cvGenericDataSource
Description
A lightweight and customizable generic data source for iOS applications, named cvGenericDataSource, which aims to simplify data handling and management for table views and collection views.
Features
- Flexible and reusable data source implementation.
- Supports both table views and collection views.
- Provides methods for registering cells and supplementary views.
- Supports custom cell and supplementary view configurations.
- Offers block-based data handling and event callbacks.
- Includes convenient methods for performing updates on the data source.
- Supports multi-section layouts.
Installation
You can install cvGenericDataSource using Cocoapods. Add the following line to your Podfile:
pod 'cvGenericDataSource'
Usage
1. Import the cvGenericDataSource module in your view controller:
import cvGenericDataSource
2. Create an instance of cvGenericDataSource with the desired data type and configuration:
let dataSource = cvGenericDataSource<YourDataType>()
3. Register cells and supplementary views:
dataSource.registerCell(MyCell.self, for: "cellIdentifier")
dataSource.registerSupplementaryView(MySupplementaryView.self, for: "supplementaryViewIdentifier", kind: .header)
4. Configure your table view or collection view with the data source:
yourTableView.collectionView.dataSource = dataSource
5. Implement the necessary data handling methods by conforming to the cvGenericDataSourceDelegate protocol:
extension YourViewController: cvGenericDataSourceDelegate {
func cellConfigurationHandler(_ cell: MyCell, with data: YourDataType, at indexPath: IndexPath) {
// Configure the cell with the corresponding data
}
func supplementaryViewConfigurationHandler(_ view: MySupplementaryView, kind: String, with data: YourDataType?, at indexPath: IndexPath) {
// Configure the supplementary view with the corresponding data
}
// Implement other required methods and event handlers
}
Examples
Example 1: Table View Usage
Configure cvGenericDataSource for a table view:
let tableView = UITableView()
tableView.register(MyCell.self, forCellReuseIdentifier: "cellIdentifier")
let dataSource = cvGenericDataSource<YourDataType>()
dataSource.registerCell(MyCell.self, for: "cellIdentifier")
tableView.dataSource = dataSource
// Implement the cvGenericDataSourceDelegate methods
Example 1: Collection View Usage
Configure cvGenericDataSource for a collection view:
let collectionView = UICollectionView(frame: .zero, collectionViewLayout: UICollectionViewFlowLayout())
collectionView.register(MyCell.self, forCellWithReuseIdentifier: "cellIdentifier")
let dataSource = cvGenericDataSource<YourDataType>()
dataSource.registerCell(MyCell.self, for: "cellIdentifier")
collectionView.dataSource = dataSource
// Implement the cvGenericDataSourceDelegate methods
Example 2: Data Source Update
Update the data source with new data:
dataSource.updateData(with: newData)
tableView.reloadData() // or collectionView.reloadData()
Conclusion
cvGenericDataSource simplifies the management and handling of data for iOS table views and collection views, providing a flexible and customizable solution for your data source needs.