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Networking Chat Screen

Overview​

The LMNetworkingChatViewController displays a list of chatrooms and provides navigation to individual chat screens, search functionality, and a user profile view.

File Location:
LMNetworkingChatViewController.swift

Functionality​

Protocols​

This screen implements LMHomeFeedListViewDelegate protocol

UI Components​

  • feedListView: An instance of LMChatHomeFeedListView that displays the list of chatrooms.
  • profileIcon: An LMImageView showing the user's profile picture in the navigation bar.
  • newDMFabButton: A floating action button (LMButton) for creating new DMs.

Methods​

  • setupRightItemBars(): Sets up the right navigation bar items (profile and search).
  • setupNewFabButton(): Configures the new DM floating action button.
  • profileItemClicked(): Handles taps on the profile icon.
  • newFabButtonClicked(): Handles taps on the new DM button.
  • searchBarItemClicked(): Handles taps on the search icon.

Customization​

To customize the LMNetworkingChatViewController, subclass it and override the necessary methods:

CustomDMFeedViewController
class CustomDMFeedViewController: LMNetworkingChatViewController {
    override func newFabButtonClicked() {
        super.newFabButtonClicked()
        // Add custom handling here
    }
}
AppDelegate.swift
func application(_ application: UIApplication, willFinishLaunchingWithOptions launchOptions: [UIApplication.LaunchOptionsKey: Any]? = nil) -> Bool {
    LMCoreComponents.shared.networkingChatScreen = CustomDMFeedViewController.self
    // ...
    return true
}