Does this skill support SwiftUI?

Yes, while the skill focuses on the underlying Core Haptics and UIFeedbackGenerator frameworks, these patterns are fully compatible with both SwiftUI and UIKit environments.

When should I use Core Haptics versus UIFeedbackGenerator?

Use UIFeedbackGenerator for standard system-like interactions (selection, impact, success/error). Use Core Haptics (CHHapticEngine) for custom, complex, or synchronized tactile patterns.

Can I test these haptics in the iOS Simulator?

No, haptic feedback requires physical hardware (iPhone 8 or later) to function. The iOS Simulator cannot replicate tactile sensations.

How does this skill help with device battery life?

The skill includes best practices to avoid 'over-haptics' and provides guidance on efficient implementation to ensure tactile feedback doesn't cause unnecessary battery drain.

Swift Haptics Engineering

Name: Swift Haptics Engineering
Author: johnrogers

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Mobile Development

Implements tactile feedback patterns and custom haptic experiences for Swift and iOS applications using industry best practices.

About

The Swift Haptics Skill provides a comprehensive framework for planning and implementing haptic feedback in iOS applications. It guides developers through the selection of appropriate haptic types—from simple impact and notification triggers using UIFeedbackGenerator to complex, custom tactile patterns with the Core Haptics engine. By adhering to Apple's design principles of causality, harmony, and utility, this skill ensures that tactile feedback enhances the user experience without being intrusive or draining system resources, offering specific guidance on AHAP patterns and latency reduction.

Key Features

Guidance on Apple Haptic Audio Pattern (AHAP) file integration
Implementation of UIFeedbackGenerator for standard impacts and notifications
Advanced custom pattern creation using CHHapticEngine and CHHapticEvents
61 GitHub stars
Design principle enforcement focusing on causality, harmony, and utility
Performance optimization through haptic engine preparation and latency management

Use Cases

Adding tactile confirmation for user actions like button presses or successful purchases
Creating distinct physical notification patterns for errors or warnings
Designing complex custom tactile experiences for immersive mobile applications

About

Key Features

Guidance on Apple Haptic Audio Pattern (AHAP) file integration
Implementation of UIFeedbackGenerator for standard impacts and notifications
Advanced custom pattern creation using CHHapticEngine and CHHapticEvents
61 GitHub stars
Design principle enforcement focusing on causality, harmony, and utility
Performance optimization through haptic engine preparation and latency management

Use Cases

Adding tactile confirmation for user actions like button presses or successful purchases
Creating distinct physical notification patterns for errors or warnings
Designing complex custom tactile experiences for immersive mobile applications