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Learn how to prevent your `MainView` from displaying during the biometric authentication process in SwiftUI apps, keeping user experience seamless and secure.
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Ensuring MainView Visibility on .inactive ScenePhase in SwiftUI Applications

When creating an iOS application with biometric authentication, you may encounter a situation where your MainView becomes visible for a brief moment before the authentication process is complete. This can be disruptive to user experience, especially if the user has not yet been authenticated. In this guide, we will explore how to handle this issue effectively by managing the visibility of your main user interface during the authentication process.

The Problem

In the typical implementation of your SwiftUI app, you might have the following code structure handling different scene phases:

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The issue arises specifically when the app transitions from inactive to active—the MainView is displayed before the authentication method is triggered, potentially allowing unauthorized access.

Understanding Scene Phases

Scene phases in SwiftUI represent different states of your application:

Active: The app is in the foreground and receiving user input.

Inactive: The app is in the foreground but not receiving user input (e.g., when an alert is displayed).

Background: The app is not on the screen, and resources are released.

To handle authentication seamlessly, we'll look into modifying your SwiftUI structure so that the main content isn't displayed until after a successful authentication check.

The Solution

To combat this visibility issue, we can create an AuthenticationView that will handle the biometrics authentication process before presenting the MainView. Here's a step-by-step guide to implement this solution:

Step 1: Create an Authentication View

This view will determine whether the user is authenticated and show either the MainView or a blank state if they are not yet authenticated.

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Step 2: Update Your Main Application Struct

Instead of directly showing the MainView, utilize the AuthenticationView in your app structure. This view first checks for authentication before displaying the main content.

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Conclusion

By employing this technique, you ensure that your MainView is only displayed after successful authentication checks, enhancing security and user experience. Although there are various methods to achieve seamless authentication flows, the approach outlined above is one of the most common and effective practices within the SwiftUI framework.

In conclusion, handling visibility during critical authentication phases is essential for protecting user data and maintaining a professional look. Implement these steps in your SwiftUI application to ensure a smooth transition between screens while keeping your users secure.