SkeletonView is an iOS loading skeleton library used to display animated placeholder views that mimic a layout's structure while asynchronous data loads. It functions as a UI placeholder generator and a UIView animation framework to indicate active background processes.
The library includes a list view skeleton orchestrator that generates placeholder cells and headers for table and collection views based on data source protocols. It provides tools to simulate text layouts using configurable line counts and spacing to prepare users for the final screen structure.
Capability areas cover the configuration of skeleton appearance through colors and corner radii, the management of pulse and sliding animations, and the ability to disable user interaction while loading animations are active. It also includes mechanisms to delay the presentation of placeholders to prevent visual flickering.
