**Introduction**
EVReflection is a Swift library that simplifies the process of parsing and serializing objects in iOS apps. It provides an easy-to-use interface and powerful features for working with JSON and property lists. With EVReflection, you can effortlessly map your JSON or property list data to Swift objects and vice versa.
**Features**
– Simple and intuitive API for parsing and serializing JSON and property lists
– Automatic mapping of JSON and property list keys to object properties
– Customizable mapping options for complex scenarios
– Support for nested objects and arrays
– Swift Codable support for easy handling of encoded and decoded data
**Installation**
To integrate EVReflection into your project, you can use [CocoaPods](https://cocoapods.org). Simply add the following line to your Podfile:
“`
pod ‘EVReflection’
“`
Alternatively, you can manually add the library to your project by following these steps:
1. Download the [latest release](https://github.com/evermeer/EVReflection/releases) of EVReflection.
2. Drag and drop the `EVReflection.swift` file into your project’s file hierarchy.
**Usage**
Using EVReflection is straightforward. Follow the steps below to start working with JSON and property lists in your iOS app.
Mapping JSON to Objects
To parse JSON data into objects, you can use the `EVReflection` class methods. First, define a Swift struct or class that represents your model. Make sure to derive from `EVObject` and conform to the `Codable` protocol if needed. Here’s an example:
“`swift
class User: EVObject, Codable {
var id: Int = 0
var name: String = “”
// Additional properties and methods
}
“`
To parse JSON data into a `User` object, utilize the `EVReflection` class methods like this:
“`swift
let json = “””
{
“id”: 1,
“name”: “John Doe”
}
“””
if let user = User(json: json) {
// Object successfully created from JSON
// Use the user object as needed
} else {
// JSON parsing failed
// Handle the error
}
“`
Serializing Objects to JSON
To serialize objects to JSON data, call the `toJsonString()` method on your model object. Here’s an example:
“`swift
let user = User()
user.id = 1
user.name = “John Doe”
let json = user.toJsonString()
// Use the resulting json string as needed
“`
Custom Mapping
EVReflection provides ways to customize the mapping between JSON keys and object properties. You can utilize properties like `propertyMapping()` and `propertyConverters()` to define your custom mapping logic. Refer to the [official EVReflection documentation](https://github.com/evermeer/EVReflection) for detailed instructions on custom mapping.
**Conclusion**
EVReflection simplifies the process of parsing and serializing JSON and property lists in iOS apps. With its intuitive API and powerful features, working with data models has never been easier. Start using EVReflection in your iOS project today to save time and effort in handling JSON and property list data.