WooOrders – Woocommerce Order Manager For Mobile Written in Swift 4 Xcode IOS

Introduction

As a developer, you're probably familiar with the WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, which is one of the most popular e-commerce solutions available. One of the essential features of WooCommerce is its order management system, which allows administrators to manage orders, view order status, and perform various actions. However, managing orders on a mobile device can be challenging, especially when you're away from your desktop.

To address this issue, we'll be exploring the WooOrders - WooCommerce Order Manager For Mobile, a Swift 4 iOS app that allows you to manage your WooCommerce orders on-the-go. In this tutorial, we'll go through the process of building a complete app using Xcode, covering the installation, configuration, and usage of WooOrders.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following:

1. Xcode: Install the latest version of Xcode from the Mac App Store.
2. WooCommerce: Install the WooCommerce plugin on your WordPress website.
3. WooOrders: Download the WooOrders - WooCommerce Order Manager For Mobile iOS app from the official GitHub repository.
4. Swift 4: Make sure you're familiar with Swift 4 programming language and have the necessary experience with iOS app development.

Step 1: Setting up the Project

1. Open Xcode and create a new project by selecting "Single View App" under the "iOS" section.
2. Choose a project name, e.g., "WooOrders Demo," and set the team to "None."
3. Create a new Swift file called "WooOrdersManager.swift" and add the following code:

   
   import UIKit
   import WordPress

class WooOrdersManager { // Initialize the WooOrders manager init() { // Initialize the WordPress API client WordPressAPI.client = WordPressAPI(clientID: "YOUR_CLIENT_ID", clientSecret: "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET", redirectURI: "YOUR_REDIRECT_URI")

    // Initialize the WooCommerce API client
    WooCommerceAPI.client = WooCommerceAPI(clientID: "YOUR_CLIENT_ID", clientSecret: "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET", redirectURI: "YOUR_REDIRECT_URI")
}

// Get all orders
func getOrders(completion: @escaping ([Order]) -> Void) {
    // Make a request to the WooCommerce API to get all orders
    WooCommerceAPI.client?.getOrders { (response, error) in
        if let error = error {
            print("Error getting orders: (error.localizedDescription)")
            return
        }

        // Process the response data
        guard let orders = response?.result as? [[String: Any]] else { return }
        let ordersArray = orders.compactMap { Order(from: $0) }
        completion(ordersArray)
    }
}

// Get a specific order
func getOrder(orderID: Int, completion: @escaping (Order?) -> Void) {
    // Make a request to the WooCommerce API to get a specific order
    WooCommerceAPI.client?.getOrder(orderID: orderID) { (response, error) in
        if let error = error {
            print("Error getting order: (error.localizedDescription)")
            return
        }

        // Process the response data
        guard let order = response?.result as? [String: Any] else { return }
        completion(Order(from: order))
    }
}

}

// Define the Order struct struct Order { let id: Int let status: String let total: Double

init(from dict: [String: Any]) {
    id = dict["id"] as? Int?? 0
    status = dict["status"] as? String?? ""
    total = dict["total"] as? Double?? 0.0
}

}

Replace "YOUR_CLIENT_ID", "YOUR_CLIENT_SECRET", and "YOUR_REDIRECT_URI" with your actual WordPress API credentials.

**Step 2: Configuring the App**

1. Open the "Info.plist" file and add the following key-value pairs:
```xml
<key>NSAppTransportSecurity</key>
<dict>
    <key>NSAllowsArbitraryLoads</key>
    <true/>
</dict>

<key>NSExceptionDomains</key>
<dict>
    <key>api.wordpress.com</key>
    <dict>
        <key>NSIncludesSubdomains</key>
        <true/>
        <key>NSTemporaryExclusiveAccess</key>
        <true/>
    </dict>
</dict>

These settings allow your app to make requests to the WordPress API.

Step 3: Implementing the WooOrders Manager

1. In the "ViewController.swift" file, add the following code:

   
   import UIKit

class ViewController: UIViewController { // Initialize the WooOrders manager let wooOrdersManager = WooOrdersManager()

// Display the orders list
@IBOutlet weak var ordersTableView: UITableView!

override func viewDidLoad() {
    super.viewDidLoad()
    // Get all orders
    wooOrdersManager.getOrders { (orders) in
        // Update the UI with the orders
        self.ordersTableView.reloadData()
    }
}

// Table view data source methods
func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, numberOfRowsInSection section: Int) -> Int {
    return wooOrdersManager.orders.count
}

func tableView(_ tableView: UITableView, cellForRowAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UITableViewCell {
    let cell = tableView.dequeueReusableCell(withIdentifier: "OrderCell", for: indexPath)
    let order = wooOrdersManager.orders[indexPath.row]
    cell.textLabel?.text = "Order #(order.id) - (order.status)"
    return cell
}

}

This code initializes the WooOrders manager and displays the orders list in a table view.

**Step 4: Running the App**

1. Build and run the app on a physical iOS device or simulator.
2. The app should display a list of orders, and you can navigate to a specific order by tapping on it.

That's it! You've successfully built a WooOrders - WooCommerce Order Manager For Mobile app using Swift 4 and Xcode. With this app, you can manage your WooCommerce orders on-the-go, making it easier to keep track of your online store's orders and customers.

In the next part of this tutorial, we'll explore more advanced features of the WooOrders app, such as order creation, updating, and deleting.