Creating a Loader Screen for Your iOS App with SwiftUI
A great user experience is essential for any iOS app, especially from the very beginning. One common way to enhance the user experience is by adding a loading screen (also known as a splash screen or loader) when your app launches. This can help manage any delay while the app is loading data or preparing resources. In this tutorial, you'll learn how to create a simple loader screen using SwiftUI. Step 1: Setting Up Your Project First, open Xcode and create a new SwiftUI project. Make sure you've chosen SwiftUI as the user interface framework. Let’s create a loading screen that displays an activity indicator (a spinning loader) when the app launches. The goal is to provide a seamless experience while data is being fetched or the app is getting ready, ensuring users do not perceive the app as slow or unresponsive. Step 2: Creating the Loader View We’ll start by creating a new SwiftUI view that will serve as our loader. In Xcode, create a new SwiftUI file and name it `Lo...