ios-networking

Build iOS/macOS async/await network layers with URLSession and typed decoding.

Updated Apr 19, 2026

Search Tags:#networking #swift #ios #pagination #async-await #api-client #urlsession

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Skill: ios-networking
Source: https://github.com/femitz/flyby/tree/main/.agents/skills/ios-networking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/femitz/flyby --skill ios-networking-femitz

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

Build robust and modern iOS/macOS networking layers using URLSession with async/await to reduce boilerplate, improve readability, and ensure consistent error handling across REST APIs, downloads, uploads, and streaming data.

Core Features & Use Cases

Core URLSession async/await usage and structured concurrency
API Client Architecture with Endpoint abstraction, middleware, and typed decoding
Error handling, retries, token refresh, and background transfers
Use Cases: REST APIs, file downloads/uploads, pagination, and server-sent events

Quick Start

Create a production-ready API client using the provided URLSession patterns and endpoint builders to connect to your REST API.

Frequently Asked Questions about ios-networking

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How do I build an async/await API client with URLSession in Swift?▼

Build an async/await URLSession API client by defining a protocol-based abstraction with endpoint builders and typed decoding. This approach reduces boilerplate and ensures consistent error handling across REST API requests in modern iOS apps.

What's the best way to handle pagination and token refresh in iOS networking?▼

Handle pagination and token refresh in iOS networking by implementing middleware for authentication alongside structured concurrency patterns. This allows automatic token refresh and sequential data fetching without blocking the main thread.

Can I use async/await URLSession for background file downloads and uploads?▼

Yes, async/await URLSession supports background file downloads and uploads. The provided networking patterns include configurations for background transfers, ensuring reliable data movement even when the app is suspended.

Why does my Swift networking layer need endpoint abstractions and middleware?▼

Your Swift networking layer needs endpoint abstractions and middleware to decouple request construction from execution. This architecture centralizes authentication injection and ensures consistent typed decoding across all REST API calls.

Does this iOS networking approach work with server-sent events and streaming data?▼

Yes, this iOS networking approach works with server-sent events and streaming data. The URLSession async/await patterns provided include support for handling continuous streaming responses alongside standard REST API requests.

What is structured concurrency for REST API requests in iOS?▼

Structured concurrency for REST API requests in iOS uses async/await syntax to manage asynchronous tasks predictably. It replaces completion handler callbacks with linear code flow, improving readability and simplifying error handling for URLSession requests.