The Ultimate Guide to API Calling in Swift 5: From TCP/UDP to Advanced Networking
The Ultimate Guide to API Calling in Swift 5: From TCP/UDP to Advanced Networking API calling is the backbone of modern iOS applications. Whether you're building a social media app, e-commerce platform, or data-driven application, understanding how to effectively communicate with remote servers is crucial. This comprehensive guide covers everything from networking fundamentals to advanced API implementation techniques in Swift 5. Table of Contents Networking Fundamentals TCP vs UDP HTTP Methods Deep Dive URLSession Architecture GET Requests POST Requests PUT Requests DELETE Requests Advanced Networking Error Handling Authentication Performance Optimisation Testing API Calls Best Practices Networking Fundamentals Understanding the Network Stack Before diving into Swift-specific implementations, it's essential to understand the underlying network protocols that power API communication. The OSI Model in Context The Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model ...