Can I use WebSockets with SwiftUI?

Can I use WebSockets with SwiftUI?

Yes, you can use WebSockets with SwiftUI! SwiftUI allows you to integrate WebSocket connections easily.

What libraries or frameworks should I use for WebSockets in SwiftUI?

You can use the native URLSession WebSocket API or third-party libraries like Starscream for more features.

How do I handle incoming messages from a WebSocket?

You can use a Combine publisher to handle incoming messages and update your SwiftUI views accordingly.

Can you provide a simple code example?

Sure! Here's a basic example:

import SwiftUI
import Combine

struct ContentView: View {
    @State private var messages: [String] = []
    private var webSocket: URLSessionWebSocketTask?

    var body: some View {
        List(messages, id: \.self) { message in
            Text(message)
        }
        .onAppear { connect() }
    }

    private func connect() {
        let url = URL(string: "wss://your-websocket-url")!
        webSocket = URLSession.shared.webSocketTask(with: url)
        webSocket?.resume()
        receiveMessage()
    }

    private func receiveMessage() {
        webSocket?.receive { result in
            switch result {
            case .failure(let error):
                print("Error: \(error)")
            case .success(let message):
                switch message {
                case .string(let text):
                    messages.append(text)
                    receiveMessage() // Continue receiving
                default:
                    break
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

Thanks! This is really helpful.