## Introduction
Welcome to the documentation of EF Foundation, the comprehensive framework for building robust and scalable iOS applications. This documentation aims to provide you with a detailed understanding of EF Foundation and help you leverage its powerful features effectively.
## Installation
To install EF Foundation, simply add it to your project’s `Podfile`:
“`plaintext
pod ‘EFFoundation’
“`
Then run the following command:
“`plaintext
$ pod install
“`
### Requirements
To ensure smooth integration, make sure your project meets the following requirements:
– iOS 11.0 or later
– Xcode 12.0 or later
## Getting Started
### Initialization
To start using EF Foundation, import the module into your Swift file:
“`swift
import EFFoundation
“`
Then initialize the EF Foundation in your application’s entry point, such as `AppDelegate`:
“`swift
func application(_ application: UIApplication, didFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey: Any]?) -> Bool {
EFApplication.setup() // Initialize EF Foundation
return true
}
“`
### Usage Example
Let’s take a look at a simple example to showcase the capabilities of EF Foundation:
“`swift
import EFFoundation
// Define a model
struct Person: Codable {
var name: String
var age: Int
}
// Create an instance
let person = Person(name: “John Doe”, age: 30)
// Encode the instance as JSON
if let jsonData = try? EFCoder.jsonEncoder().encode(person),
let jsonString = String(data: jsonData, encoding: .utf8) {
print(jsonString)
}
// Decode JSON to instance
let json = “””
{
“name”: “Jane Smith”,
“age”: 25
}
“””
if let jsonData = json.data(using: .utf8),
let decodedPerson = try? EFCoder.jsonDecoder().decode(Person.self, from: jsonData) {
print(decodedPerson)
}
“`
## Features
### Codable Extensions
EF Foundation provides convenient extensions to simplify encoding and decoding of Codable models.
### Networking Utilities
EF Foundation includes networking utilities to handle common networking tasks efficiently.
### Data Persistence
EF Foundation offers a robust and flexible data persistence layer for managing local data storage.
## Example Applications
To help you understand how to utilize EF Foundation in practice, the following example applications demonstrate its usage in real-world scenarios:
1. **EFChatApp**: A chat application showcasing EF Foundation’s networking utilities for real-time messaging.
2. **EFWeather**: A weather application highlighting EF Foundation’s data persistence capabilities with live weather data.
Feel free to explore and analyze these examples to get a deeper understanding of how EF Foundation can enhance your own applications.
## Troubleshooting
### Common Issues
If you encounter any problems while using EF Foundation, refer to the following list of common issues and their solutions:
1. “Module not found” error: Make sure your `Podfile` contains the correct `EFFoundation` pod entry and run `pod install` again.
2. Compatibility errors with older iOS versions: Verify that your project meets the requirements specified in the installation section.
## Conclusion
Congratulations! You have completed the overview of EF Foundation and gained insights into its various features. This documentation serves as your comprehensive guide to maximize the potential of EF Foundation in your iOS app development. Feel free to experiment, explore, and create amazing experiences using EF Foundation.