Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS

Re:Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS by ayrkm on Sunday August 09, 2015 @10:53PM (#10032437)

Hi sandofsky, that was our previous implementation (dismissal starts only when user's touch enters the real keyboard area) - it doesn't feel 'right'.

The library is not really using KVO to observe private APIs, bounds/center of UIView is public property.

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Re:Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS by sandofsky on Monday August 10, 2015 @10:19AM (#10034742)

You're observing the superview in a hierarchy you don't own. In your code, you have an iOS version check, presumably since the property you're looking for changed between iOS versions.

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Re:Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS by ayrkm on Monday August 10, 2015 @11:34AM (#10035243)

yes, that I agree, it may break between iOS versions. i'm all ear to other approach if any

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Re:Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS by sandofsky on Monday August 10, 2015 @11:37AM (#10035280)

You file a ticket with Apple and stick with documented APIs.

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Re:Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS by ayrkm on Monday August 10, 2015 @12:29PM (#10035649)

will do and hope Apple may do something about that.

until then, will stick to current solution and test ahead of any new iOS release.

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Re:Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS by sandofsky on Monday August 10, 2015 @01:24PM (#10035978)

You've decided on the path of higher maintenance, and you've increased the risk of Apple rejection.

Maybe this decision won't bite you, but this mentality will.

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Re:Implementing a Sticky Input Field in iOS by ayrkm on Monday August 10, 2015 @01:46PM (#10036092)

i keep my options open until I find a better solution.

i'm assuming engineers that build FB messenger, WhatsApp, Twitter etc. could be using similar approach, but I am more than happy to be proven wrong.

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