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Introduction

Calendar iOS is a library that helps developers integrate a highly customizable calendar into their iOS applications. With Calendar iOS, you can easily display events, allow users to add and edit events, and provide a smooth navigation experience.

Key Features

  • Easily display and manipulate events
  • Customizable calendar views
  • Support for multiple calendar systems
  • Flexible event scheduling
  • Integration with iOS device calendars
  • Smooth and responsive user interface

Installation

To get started with Calendar iOS, follow the steps below:

  1. Install the library using Cocoapods by adding the following line to your project’s Podfile:
    2. pod 'Calendar-ios'
  2. Run the command pod install to install the library.
  3. Import the Calendar iOS module into your project:
    4. import Calendar_ios
  4. You’re all set! You can now start using Calendar iOS in your application.

Usage

Creating a Calendar View

To display the calendar in your application, you’ll need to create a calendar view and add it to your view hierarchy. Follow the steps below to create a basic calendar view:

let calendarView = CalendarView(frame: CGRect(x: 0, y: 0, width: 300, height: 300))
self.view.addSubview(calendarView)

Adding Events

To add events to the calendar, you can use the Event class provided by the library. Follow the steps below to add a new event:

let event = Event(title: "Meeting", startDate: Date(), endDate: Date().advanced(by: 3600))
calendarView.addEvent(event)

Customizing the Calendar

The Calendar iOS library provides various options for customizing the appearance and behavior of the calendar. You can change the colors, text styles, and other properties to match the design of your application. Here’s an example of how to customize the calendar:

// Set the background color
calendarView.backgroundColor = .white

// Change the text color of the day labels
calendarView.dayLabelTextColor = .black

// Customize other properties as needed
// ...

Integration with iOS Device Calendars

Calendar iOS allows you to seamlessly integrate with the user’s iOS device calendars. You can easily fetch and display events from the system calendar, and allow users to add and edit events. Here’s an example of how to integrate with the device calendar:

// Fetch events from the device calendar
let events = calendarView.fetchEvents(from: .deviceCalendar)

// Display events in the calendar view
calendarView.addEvents(events)

// Allow users to add events to the device calendar
calendarView.allowEventCreation = true

// Allow users to edit events from the device calendar
calendarView.allowEventEditing = true

Documentation and Support

For detailed documentation and support, refer to the official GitHub repository of the Calendar iOS library:

Calendar iOS GitHub Repository

Conclusion

The Calendar iOS library provides a powerful and customizable calendar solution for iOS applications. With its intuitive API and extensive features, you can effortlessly integrate a fully functional calendar in your app. Explore the library, experiment with its customization options, and enhance your app’s user experience with Calendar iOS.