What methods can be used to manage dependencies in a project?

In iOS projects, the most commonly used dependency management methods are:

• CocoaPods — a dependency manager that uses a Podfile to describe libraries. It makes it easy to integrate and update third-party libraries.

• Carthage — a lighter-weight manager that builds dependencies as separate frameworks without directly modifying the project.

• Swift Package Manager (SPM) — a built-in Swift tool for managing packages, supported by Xcode, allowing dependency integration without third-party tools.

• Manual addition — libraries can be added manually by downloading source code or binaries, but this is less convenient and not scalable.

Example of using Swift Package Manager in Xcode:

// In Xcode: File -> Swift Packages -> Add Package Dependency
// Specify the repository URL, select the version, and add the package to the project

The choice of method depends on the project requirements and team preferences.