Exploring the process of migrating projects to Swift 6 language mode, focusing on concurrency challenges and code adjustments. Emphasizing the importance of value types, shared mutable state protection, and potential code adjustments when moving to Swift 6. Discussing integration of Swift 6 preview tool chain for error count metrics and plans to track package compatibility leading up to Swift 6's release.
This week we had the opportunity to talk to Holly Borla who manages the Swift Compiler Team at Apple. We chat about upcoming Swift 6 changes and why they're a big deal, but also why you shouldn’t worry too much. Of course, all three of us pick packages, too!
Interview with Holly
Packages