🤝 SwiftUI Professional Network

A modern SwiftUI prototype exploring innovative approaches to professional networking

🎯 Project Overview

SwiftUI Professional Network is a comprehensive prototype that reimagines professional networking with a Tinder-style discovery interface. Built as a showcase of modern iOS development practices, it demonstrates clean architecture, custom design systems, sophisticated UI/UX patterns, and advanced SwiftUI features—all while maintaining production-quality code organization.

Current Status: UI/UX prototype with mock data • Goal: Full-featured networking platform

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📱 App Demo

🎬 Video Walkthrough

Experience the app in action with our comprehensive demo video showcasing all key features:

What You'll See in the Demo:

• 🎭 Onboarding Flow: Smooth Lottie animations introducing core features (career_growth_animation.json, smart_matching_simple.json, secure_chat_animation.json)
• 🏠 Discovery Interface: Tinder-style swiping with gesture physics and visual feedback
• 👤 Profile Details: Rich user profiles with expandable content and professional information
• 💬 Chat System: Modern messaging interface with search and conversation management
• 🎨 Theme Switching: Live demonstration of automatic light/dark mode transitions
• 📱 Navigation Flow: Seamless transitions between all major app sections with type-safe routing
• 🔧 Component Library: Custom SwiftUI components like ChipView, FlowLayout, and ExpandableText in action
• ⚡ Performance: 60fps animations with spring physics and smooth gesture recognition

Demo Duration: ~3-5 minutes showcasing core functionality and technical excellence

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📋 Table of Contents

• 📱 App Demo
• ✨ What's Currently Implemented
• 🛠️ Technology Stack
• 🏛️ Architecture Deep Dive
  • MVVM Implementation
  • Advanced Theming System
  • Custom Component Library
  • Advanced Routing System
• 📁 Project Structure
• 🚀 Getting Started
• 💡 Key Features (Current Implementation)
• 🎯 Code Examples
• 🔮 Future Enhancements
• 🧪 Technical Decisions
• 🤝 Contributing
• 📞 Connect & Collaborate
• 📄 License
• 🙏 Acknowledgments
• 📊 Project Metrics

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✨ What's Currently Implemented

🎨 Complete User Interface

• Onboarding Flow: Beautiful Lottie animations introducing app features with smooth transitions
• Tinder-Style Discovery: Swipeable profile cards with gesture-based interactions and physics
• Rich Profile Views: Comprehensive user profiles with expandable content, image loading, and flexible layouts
• Chat Interface: Modern messaging UI with conversation threads and search functionality
• Tab Navigation: Polished main app navigation with Home, Messages, Notifications, and Profile tabs

🏗️ Architecture & Code Quality

• MVVM Pattern: Complete separation of concerns with ObservableObject ViewModels
• Modular Design: Feature-based organization with clear boundaries and protocols
• Custom Design System: Comprehensive theming with automatic light/dark mode adaptation
• Reusable Components: 15+ custom SwiftUI components with consistent styling
• Advanced Routing: Environment-based navigation with type-safe route handling

🎭 Interactive Features

• Profile Swiping: Like/pass functionality with visual feedback and daily limits
• Gesture Recognition: Sophisticated drag gestures with spring animations
• Search & Filtering: Real-time search with debouncing and case-insensitive matching
• Theme Switching: Dynamic light/dark mode with smooth color transitions
• Responsive Layout: Adaptive UI that works across all iPhone sizes

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🛠️ Technology Stack

Frontend Framework

Animations & UI

Architecture

Development Tools

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🏛️ Architecture Deep Dive

MVVM Implementation

The app follows a strict MVVM pattern with clear separation of concerns:

// ViewModels are ObservableObjects with @Published properties
@Observable
final class ProfileDetailViewModel {
    var profile = UserProfile()
    var isLoading = false
    var errorMessage: String? = nil
    
    @MainActor
    func loadProfile(userID: String) async {
        // Business logic separated from UI
    }
}

// Views observe ViewModels and react to state changes
struct ProfileDetailView: View {
    @State private var vm = ProfileDetailViewModel()
    
    var body: some View {
        Group {
            if vm.isLoading {
                ThemedLoadingView(message: "Loading profile…")
            } else {
                content
            }
        }
        .task { await vm.loadProfile(userID: userID) }
    }
}

Key MVVM Benefits:

• Testability: ViewModels can be unit tested independently
• Reusability: Business logic separated from UI implementation
• Maintainability: Clear data flow and single source of truth
• SwiftUI Integration: Leverages @Observable for efficient updates

Advanced Theming System

The app features a comprehensive theming system that automatically adapts to light/dark mode:

// Centralized theme tokens
public enum AppTheme {
    public struct Palette {
        public let primary: Color
        public let textPrimary: Color
        public let bg: Color
        public let card: Color
        // ... complete color system
    }
    
    // Light theme palette
    public static let light = Palette(
        primary: Color(hex: "#2563EB"),
        textPrimary: Color(hex: "#111827"),
        bg: Color(hex: "#F9FAFB"),
        card: Color.white
    )
    
    // Dark theme palette  
    public static let dark = Palette(
        primary: Color(hex: "#3B82F6"),
        textPrimary: Color(hex: "#F9FAFB"),
        bg: Color(hex: "#111827"),
        card: Color(hex: "#1F2937")
    )
}

// Environment-based theme access
@Environment(\.appPalette) private var palette

Text("Hello World")
    .foregroundColor(palette.textPrimary)
    .background(palette.card)

Theming Features:

• Automatic Adaptation: Seamlessly switches between light/dark modes
• Consistent Tokens: Centralized color, spacing, and typography definitions
• Environment Integration: SwiftUI-native theme access throughout the app
• Custom Color System: Carefully crafted palettes for professional aesthetics

Custom Component Library

The app includes 15+ reusable SwiftUI components:

1. Flexible Layout Components

// FlowLayout - automatically wraps content
FlowLayout(spacing: 8, lineSpacing: 8) {
    ForEach(skills, id: \.self) { skill in
        ChipView(text: skill, outline: true)
    }
}

// ExpandableText - show more/less functionality
ExpandableText(profile.bio, lineLimit: 3)

2. Interactive Elements

// LoadingButton - prevents double taps during async operations
LoadingButton("Save Profile", isLoading: vm.isLoading) {
    await vm.saveProfile()
}

// CustomTextField - consistent styling with validation
CustomTextField("Full Name", text: $fullName, validation: .required)

3. Media Components

// ImageLoader - async image loading with placeholders
ImageLoader(
    url: profile.avatarURL,
    contentMode: .fill,
    placeholder: { ProgressView() },
    failure: { Image(systemName: "person.circle") }
)

// LottieView - reusable animation wrapper
LottieView(
    filename: "career_growth_animation",
    loopMode: .loop,
    autoplay: true
)

Component Benefits:

• Consistency: Uniform styling across all screens
• Reusability: DRY principle with parameterized components
• Performance: Optimized rendering and memory usage
• Accessibility: Built-in VoiceOver and Dynamic Type support

Advanced Routing System

The app implements a sophisticated routing system using SwiftUI's navigation APIs:

// Type-safe route definitions
enum Route: Hashable {
    case profile(userID: String)
    case chat(conversationID: String)
    case settings
    
    var id: String {
        switch self {
        case .profile(let userID): return "profile-\(userID)"
        case .chat(let id, _): return "chat-\(id)"
        case .settings: return "settings"
        }
    }
}

// Environment-based router
@Environment(\.appRouter) private var router

// Navigation actions
Button("View Profile") {
    router.push(.profile(userID: user.id))
}

// Programmatic navigation in ViewModels
class DiscoveryViewModel: ObservableObject {
    func handleProfileTap(userID: String) {
        router.push(.profile(userID: userID))
    }
}

Routing Features:

• Type Safety: Compile-time route validation
• Deep Linking: Support for URL-based navigation
• State Management: Automatic navigation state preservation
• Environment Integration: Clean dependency injection pattern

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📁 Project Structure

ProfessionalNetworkingApp/
├── 📱 App/                          # Application entry point & root view
│   ├── AppRoot.swift               # Main app coordinator with flow management
│   └── ProfessionalNetworkingAppApp.swift  # SwiftUI App entry point
├── 🏛️ Core/                         # Feature modules (MVVM organized)
│   ├── Authentication/              # Login/OTP flow with mock authentication
│   │   ├── Models/                 # AuthenticationState, AuthMethod
│   │   ├── ViewModels/             # AuthenticationViewModel with async flows
│   │   └── Views/                  # WelcomeView, LoginView, OTPView
│   ├── Onboarding/                 # Welcome experience with Lottie animations
│   │   ├── Models/                 # OnboardingModel with animation data
│   │   ├── ViewModels/             # OnboardingViewModel with page tracking
│   │   └── Views/                  # OnboardingView with gesture navigation
│   ├── Discovery/                  # Profile swiping & matching interface
│   │   ├── Models/                 # UserCard typealias, SwipeAction enum
│   │   ├── ViewModels/             # DiscoveryViewModel with gesture handling
│   │   └── Views/                  # HomeView, SwipeView with physics
│   ├── Profile/                    # User profile management & display
│   │   ├── Models/                 # UserProfile, Education, Connection models
│   │   ├── ViewModels/             # ProfileViewModel with async data loading
│   │   └── Views/                  # ProfileDetailView with expandable sections
│   ├── Chat/                       # Messaging UI with mock conversations
│   │   ├── Models/                 # ChatMessage, Conversation models
│   │   ├── ViewModels/             # ChatsDataSource with search functionality
│   │   └── Views/                  # ChatsListView, ChatThreadView
│   ├── Notification/               # Notification interface
│   └── Shell/                      # Main app navigation & tab structure
│       ├── Models/                 # TabItem enum, MainTabState
│       ├── ViewModels/             # MainTabViewModel with tab management
│       └── Views/                  # MainTabView with navigation integration
├── 🔧 Services/                     # Service layer (protocol-based for future backend)
│   ├── API/                        # Service protocols for future integration
│   │   ├── AuthService.swift       # Authentication protocol & mock implementation
│   │   ├── ProfileService.swift    # Profile management protocol
│   │   ├── ChatService.swift       # Messaging service protocol
│   │   └── DiscoveryService.swift  # Discovery service protocol
│   ├── Managers/                   # Core service implementations (currently mock)
│   │   ├── AuthenticationManager.swift  # Mock OTP & auth flows
│   │   ├── DatabaseManager.swift   # Mock data persistence
│   │   └── UserManager.swift       # Mock user management
│   ├── Repositories/               # Data access abstractions
│   └── Routing/                    # Advanced navigation system
│       ├── NavigationContainer.swift  # Navigation wrapper
│       ├── Router.swift            # Route handling & state management
│       └── RouterEnvironment.swift # Environment integration
├── 🎨 Shared/                       # Reusable components & utilities
│   ├── Components/                 # 15+ custom SwiftUI components
│   │   ├── ChipView.swift          # Styled chip/tag component
│   │   ├── ImageLoader.swift       # Async image loading with caching
│   │   ├── LottieView.swift        # Reusable Lottie animation wrapper
│   │   ├── ExpandableText.swift    # Show more/less text functionality
│   │   ├── FlowLayout.swift        # Auto-wrapping layout container
│   │   ├── LoadingButton.swift     # Button with loading state
│   │   └── ThemedCard.swift        # Consistent card styling
│   ├── Theme/                      # Complete design system
│   │   ├── AppTheme.swift          # Core theme tokens & palettes
│   │   ├── AppPaletteEnvironment.swift  # Theme environment integration
│   │   ├── Typography.swift        # Text styling system
│   │   ├── ButtonStyles.swift      # Custom button styles
│   │   └── TextFieldStyles.swift   # Input field styling
│   ├── Extensions/                 # Swift & SwiftUI extensions
│   │   ├── Color+Extensions.swift  # Hex color support & utilities
│   │   ├── View+Extensions.swift   # Custom view modifiers
│   │   └── String+Extensions.swift # String manipulation helpers
│   ├── Utilities/                  # Helper functions & constants
│   └── AppState/                   # Global state management
│       ├── AppState.swift          # Core app state with flow management
│       └── AppStateEnvironment.swift  # State environment integration
└── 📦 Resources/                    # Assets & animations
    ├── Assets.xcassets/            # App icons, colors, images
    └── Lottie/                     # 4 professional animation files
        ├── career_growth_animation.json     # Onboarding: career growth
        ├── smart_matching_simple.json      # Onboarding: smart matching
        ├── secure_chat_animation.json      # Onboarding: secure messaging
        └── network_connections_minimal.json # Loading states & empty views

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• macOS: 13.0+ (Ventura or later)
• Xcode: 15.0+
• iOS: 17.6+ (deployment target)
• Swift: 5.9+

Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/junaed29/ProfessionalNetworkingApp.git
   cd ProfessionalNetworkingApp

2. Open in Xcode

   open ProfessionalNetworkingApp.xcodeproj

3. Install Dependencies

   • The project uses Swift Package Manager
   • Lottie dependency will automatically resolve on first build
   • No additional setup required

4. Run the App

   • Select your target device or simulator (iOS 17.6+)
   • Press Cmd + R or click the Play button
   • The app launches with the onboarding flow

What You'll Experience

The app currently demonstrates:

• Onboarding: Smooth Lottie animations explaining the concept
• Profile Discovery: Swipe through mock professional profiles with physics
• Profile Details: Tap profiles to see comprehensive, expandable information
• Chat Interface: Browse mock conversations with search functionality
• Theme Switching: Automatic light/dark mode adaptation
• Navigation: Seamless flow between all major screens with type-safe routing

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💡 Key Features (Current Implementation)

🎨 UI/UX Excellence

• Custom Design System: 50+ design tokens ensuring consistency
• Smooth Animations: 60fps transitions with spring physics and easing
• Responsive Layouts: Adaptive UI using SwiftUI's layout system
• Accessibility: VoiceOver support, Dynamic Type, and high contrast mode
• Lottie Integration: Professional animations for onboarding and loading states

🏗️ Architecture Highlights

• Feature Modules: Each core feature is completely self-contained
• Protocol-Oriented Design: Services designed for seamless backend integration
• Environment Injection: Clean dependency management using SwiftUI environments
• State Management: Proper @Observable usage with efficient SwiftUI updates
• Async/Await: Modern concurrency patterns throughout

🔧 Developer Experience

• Type Safety: Comprehensive type checking with minimal runtime errors
• Clean Code: Consistent naming conventions and comprehensive documentation
• Modular Structure: Easy to understand, test, and extend
• Reusable Components: DRY principles with parameterized SwiftUI views
• Mock Data Integration: Rich, realistic sample data for development

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🎯 Code Examples

MVVM Pattern Implementation

// ViewModel with async operations
@Observable
final class DiscoveryViewModel {
    var cards: [UserCard] = []
    var isLoading = false
    var swipesToday: Int = 0
    
    @MainActor
    func handleSwipe(_ action: SwipeAction) {
        // Business logic separated from UI
        guard !cards.isEmpty else { return }
        
        withAnimation(.spring()) {
            if action == .like {
                // Handle like logic
            }
            cards.removeFirst()
        }
    }
}

// View observing ViewModel state
struct SwipeView: View {
    @ObservedObject var viewModel: DiscoveryViewModel
    @State private var dragOffset: CGSize = .zero
    
    var body: some View {
        // UI reflects ViewModel state
        ForEach(viewModel.cards) { card in
            ProfileCardView(profile: card)
                .offset(dragOffset)
                .gesture(dragGesture)
        }
    }
}

Advanced Theming Usage

// Theme-aware component
struct ProfileCardView: View {
    @Environment(\.appPalette) private var palette
    @Environment(\.colorScheme) private var colorScheme
    
    var body: some View {
        VStack(alignment: .leading) {
            Text(profile.fullName)
                .styled(.headline) // Custom typography
                .foregroundColor(palette.textPrimary)
        }
        .background(palette.card)
        .cornerRadius(AppTheme.Radius.lg) // Design tokens
        .shadow(color: palette.primary.opacity(0.1), radius: 8)
    }
}

// Custom styling system
extension Text {
    func styled(_ style: AppTheme.Typography, color: Color? = nil) -> some View {
        self.font(style.font)
            .foregroundColor(color ?? style.color)
    }
}

Custom Component Architecture

// Reusable component with parameters
struct ImageLoader: View {
    let url: URL?
    let contentMode: ContentMode
    let cornerRadius: CGFloat
    
    @State private var phase: AsyncImagePhase = .empty
    
    var body: some View {
        AsyncImage(url: url) { phase in
            switch phase {
            case .empty:
                placeholder
            case .success(let image):
                image
                    .resizable()
                    .aspectRatio(contentMode: contentMode)
            case .failure:
                failureView
            @unknown default:
                EmptyView()
            }
        }
        .cornerRadius(cornerRadius)
    }
}

Type-Safe Routing

// Route definition
enum Route: Hashable, Identifiable {
    case profile(userID: String)
    case chat(conversationID: String, partnerName: String)
    case settings
    
    var id: String {
        switch self {
        case .profile(let userID): return "profile-\(userID)"
        case .chat(let id, _): return "chat-\(id)"
        case .settings: return "settings"
        }
    }
}

// Router implementation
@Observable
final class AppRouter {
    var path: [Route] = []
    
    func push(_ route: Route) {
        path.append(route)
    }
    
    func pop() {
        _ = path.popLast()
    }
}

// Usage in Views
@Environment(\.appRouter) private var router

Button("View Profile") {
    router.push(.profile(userID: user.id))
}

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🔮 Future Enhancements

Phase 1: Backend Integration

• Firebase Integration: Real user authentication and data storage
• REST API: Connect to professional networking backend services
• Push Notifications: Real-time match and message notifications
• Image Upload: Profile photo management with cloud storage

Phase 2: Core Features

• Real Authentication: OTP verification and OAuth integration
• Matching Algorithm: Smart pairing based on skills, location, and goals
• Live Messaging: Real-time chat with WebSocket integration
• Profile Verification: LinkedIn integration for authentic profiles

Phase 3: Advanced Features

• Video Introductions: Short video profiles for richer connections
• Event Discovery: Professional networking events and meetups
• Recommendation Engine: AI-powered match suggestions
• Analytics Dashboard: User insights and networking success metrics

Phase 4: Platform Growth

• Company Pages: Organization presence and team networking
• Mentorship Programs: Structured mentor-mentee relationships
• Job Board Integration: Direct connection to career opportunities
• Global Expansion: Multi-language support and localization

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🧪 Technical Decisions

Why iOS 17.6+?

• @Observable Macro: Modern state management without Combine overhead
• Advanced SwiftUI Features: Enhanced navigation, layout improvements
• Performance Optimizations: Better rendering and memory management
• Modern Concurrency: Full async/await support with structured concurrency

Why Lottie for Animations?

• Professional Quality: Designer-friendly with After Effects integration
• Performance: Vector-based animations that scale perfectly
• File Size: Smaller than video files, better than complex SwiftUI animations
• Cross-Platform: Same animations can be used in Android/Web versions

Why MVVM + Clean Architecture?

• SwiftUI Integration: @Observable works seamlessly with SwiftUI's reactive updates
• Testability: ViewModels can be easily unit tested in isolation
• Scalability: Clear separation allows teams to work on different layers
• Industry Standard: Familiar pattern that other iOS developers understand immediately

Why Mock Data First?

• Rapid Prototyping: UI/UX iteration without backend dependencies
• Realistic Demo: Comprehensive sample data creates authentic user experience
• Clear Contracts: Defines API requirements before backend development
• Edge Case Testing: Easily test loading states, errors, and empty states

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🤝 Contributing

This project represents the foundation for a comprehensive professional networking platform. Contributions are welcome in several areas:

Current Opportunities

• 🎨 UI/UX Improvements: Enhanced animations, accessibility, or visual polish
• 🧪 Testing: Unit tests for ViewModels and UI tests for critical flows
• 📚 Documentation: Code comments, architectural decisions, or setup guides
• 🔧 Architecture: Performance optimizations or code organization improvements

Getting Involved

1. Fork the repository and create a feature branch
2. Follow the established architecture patterns and naming conventions
3. Test your changes thoroughly on multiple device sizes
4. Document any new components or significant changes
5. Submit a pull request with a clear description of improvements

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📞 Connect & Collaborate

I'm passionate about both iOS development and the potential for technology to foster meaningful professional connections. This project represents my approach to building scalable, maintainable iOS applications with exceptional user experiences.

Professional Links

• 💼 LinkedIn: Connect professionally
• 🐙 GitHub: @Junaed29
• 📧 Email: [email protected]

Project Discussions

• 💬 Issues: Use GitHub Issues for bugs, questions, or feature suggestions
• 🎯 Roadmap: Input welcome on prioritizing future enhancements
• 🤝 Collaboration: Open to partnering on backend integration or advanced features

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📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

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🙏 Acknowledgments

Technical Inspiration

• Lottie by Airbnb: For making beautiful animations accessible to developers
• SwiftUI Community: For sharing best practices and architectural guidance
• Apple's HIG: For accessibility standards and user experience principles

Design Philosophy

This prototype demonstrates that professional networking doesn't have to be formal and sterile. By borrowing interaction patterns from consumer apps (like Tinder's swipe mechanism), we can make professional connections more engaging and intuitive.

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📊 Project Metrics

• Swift Files: 50+ organized across clear feature modules
• Custom Components: 15+ reusable SwiftUI views
• Lottie Animations: 4 professional onboarding animations
• Mock Profiles: Comprehensive sample data for realistic demos
• iOS Support: Compatible with iOS 17.6+ devices

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Built with SwiftUI, designed for the future of professional networking 🚀

Current Status: Sophisticated UI prototype ready for backend integration