Swift (programming language)

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Open-source programming language for developing iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS apps, featuring safety, speed, type inference, generics, native-code compilation, protocol-oriented design, memory management, Playgrounds, package manager, and Objective-C interoperability.

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Cost / License

Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)

Application typeApplication types

Origin

United States

Platforms

Mac
Windows
Linux
Xcode
Apple Swift
Visual Studio Code

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Alternatives

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Features

Support for scripting
Compiled Language
Interpreter
Object-oriented Language

Comments and Reviews

Top Negative Comment

Deviated

★★★★★

Apr 18, 2017

Swift is a good move for Apple; it makes developing for iOS more attractive. And because Swift, like Objective-C, is only relevant within the Apple ecosystem it encourages developers to commit exclusively to Apple and neglect other platforms. This is clearly a good outcome for Apple, but it’s a bad outcome for developers wanting to engage as many people as possible. source: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/gabe-sumner/why-most-developers-shoul_b_5454013.html

Deviated

CommentApr 18, 2017

Apple is the master of Swift. source: http://www.cio.com/article/2456100/mobile-development/10-things-you-should-know-about-apples-swift.html

megas781

★★★★★

Nov 22, 2017

It is the easiest language to learn along with Kotlin!

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Install from the command line

winget install -e --id Swift.Toolchain
brew install swift

Be careful what you paste into a terminal. Check what a command installs before running it.

What is Swift (programming language)?

Swift is a programming language for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS apps that builds on the best of C and Objective-C, without the constraints of C compatibility. Swift adopts safe programming patterns and adds modern features to make programming easier, more flexible, and more fun. Swift’s clean slate, backed by the mature and much-loved Cocoa and Cocoa Touch frameworks, is an opportunity to reimagine how software development works.