Update FAQ with more Questions

Summary:
Been compiling a list of more questions, adding them to the FAQ. Note that this includes some 3.0-only stuff.
Closes https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/pull/660

Differential Revision: D4899942

Pulled By: jessesquires

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## Frequently asked questions
#### I upgraded IGListKit and now everything is broken!
Check out our [migration guide](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/blob/master/Guides/Migration.md) to make upgrading easier.
#### How do you implement separators between cells?
See discussion in [#329](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/issues/329)
@ -60,7 +64,7 @@ No, but you can install the [diffing subspec via CocoaPods](https://instagram.gi
#### What's the purpose of `IGListCollectionView`?
We use this subclass to gain compile-time safety to prevent disallowed methods from being called on `UICollectionView`, because `IGListKit` handles model and view updates. See discussion at [#409](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/issues/409).
Historically, we used this subclass to gain compile-time safety to prevent disallowed methods from being called on `UICollectionView`, because `IGListKit` handles model and view updates. However, it has since been removed. See discussion at [#409](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/issues/409).
#### How can I manage cell selection and deselection?
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#### I have a *huge* data set and [`-peformUpdatesAnimated: completion:`](https://instagram.github.io/IGListKit/Classes/IGListAdapter.html#/c:objc(cs)IGListAdapter(im)performUpdatesAnimated:completion:) is *super* slow. What do I do?
If you have multiple thousands of items and you cannot batch them in, you'll see performance issues with `-peformUpdatesAnimated: completion:`. The real bottle neck behind the scenes here is `UICollectionView` attempting to insert so many cells at once. Instead, call [`-reloadDataWithCompletion:`](https://instagram.github.io/IGListKit/Classes/IGListAdapter.html#/c:objc(cs)IGListAdapter(im)reloadDataWithCompletion:) when you first load data, which will be super fast. Behind the scenes, this method *does not* do any diffing and simply calls `-reloadData` on `UICollectionView`. For subsequent updates, you can then use `-peformUpdatesAnimated: completion:`.
#### How do I use IGListKit and estimated cell sizes with Auto Layout?
This should work in theory, and we have an [example section controller](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/blob/master/Examples/Examples-iOS/IGListKitExamples/SectionControllers/SelfSizingSectionController.swift), but the estimated-size API in `UICollectionViewFlowLayout` has changed dramatically over different iOS versions, making first-class support in IGListKit difficult. We don't use estimated cell sizes or Auto Layout in Instagram and cannot commit to fully supporting it.
See [#516](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/issues/516) for a master list of all known issues. We very much welcome contribution to fixing this!
#### Is creating a "wrapper" model just for IGListKit ok?
Yes! We create models that act as a grab-bag for other models, specifically for use in section controllers. Things like:
```swift
class WeatherSectionModel {
let location: Location
let forecast: Forecast
let conditions: Conditions
}
```
Just don't forget to make your models diffable using the data in the contained models:
```swift
extension WeatherSectionModel: IGListDiffable {
func diffIdentifier() -> NSObjectProtocol {
return location.identifier
}
func isEqual(toDiffableObject object: IGListDiffable?) -> Bool {
guard self !== object else { return true }
guard let object = object as? WeatherSectionModel else { return false }
return location == object.location && forecast == object.forecast && conditions == object.conditions
}
}
```
#### What if I want to make my Swift structs diffable?
Give [this box](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/issues/35#issuecomment-277503724) a try.
#### I want to deliver messages to certain section controllers, how do I do that?
We recommend using dependency injection and announcing changes, demonstrated in [our example](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/blob/master/Examples/Examples-iOS/IGListKitExamples/ViewControllers/AnnouncingDepsViewController.swift).
#### Should I reuse my section controllers between models?
No! IGListKit is designed to have a 1:1 instance mapping between objects and section controllers. IGListKit does not reuse section controllers, and if you do unintended behaviors will occur.
IGListKit _does_ still use `UICollectionView`'s cell reuse, so you shouldn't be concerned about performance.
#### Why does `UICollectionViewFlowLayout` put everything in a new row?
`UICollectionViewFlowLayout` has its limitations, and its not well designed to support sections on the same "line". Instead you should use [`IGListCollectionViewLayout`](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/blob/master/Source/IGListCollectionViewLayout.h).
#### What if I just want a section controller and don't need the object?
Feel free to use a static string or number as your model. You can use this object as a "key" to find your section controller. Take a look at our [example](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/blob/master/Examples/Examples-iOS/IGListKitExamples/ViewControllers/SearchViewController.swift#L34) of this.
#### How do I make my cells diff and animate?
Use [`IGListBindingSectionController`](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/blob/master/Source/IGListBindingSectionController.h) to automatically diff and animate your cells.
#### How can I power and update the number of items in a section controller with a dynamic array?
We recommend creating a model that owns an array to the items that power `numberOfItems`. Checkout our [Post example](https://github.com/Instagram/IGListKit/blob/master/Examples/Examples-iOS/IGListKitExamples/SectionControllers/PostSectionController.m#L32) that has dynamic comment cells. Just be sure to check when your array changes:
```swift
class Forecast: IGListDiffable {
let day: Date
let hourly: [HourlyForecast]
func diffIdentifier() -> NSObjectProtocol {
return day
}
func isEqual(toDiffableObject object: IGListDiffable?) -> Bool {
guard self !== object else { return true }
guard let object = object as? Forecast else { return false }
return hourly == object.hourly // compare elements in the arrays
}
}
```