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Swift Server Workgroup with Joannis Orlandos

Jul 30, 2023

Learn about the latest developments in Swift Server Workgroup from Joannis Orlandos. Topics include HTTP Types, Open API Kit, Distributed Actors, and Macros for server-side development.

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Quick takeaways

Swift Server Workgroup focuses on HTTP Types and OpenAPI Kit for server-side Swift development.

Macros in server-side Swift offer reduced boilerplate code and enhanced customization for data structures.

Deep dives

The Journey into Server-Side Swift Development

Janus Orlando shares his journey into server-side Swift development, starting in 2015 when Swift was released on Linux. He discusses the challenges faced in setting up Swift on Linux initially and the decision to build a custom web framework. Orlando highlights the collaboration with Zewo and the development of a web server using Mogo Kitten and the exploration of new concepts in the server-side Swift ecosystem.

Introduction

2min

Evolution of Swift on the Server

15min

Exploring Distributed Actors and Signing with Apple in Swift

9min

Introducing Open API Kit and Generating Specifications in Swift

7min

Simplifying Encoding and Decoding with Codable in Swift

6min

Discussion on Redis Driver and New Project - Mongo Neo

2min

Joannis Orlandos comes on to talk about the exciting work being done by the Swift Server Workground such as the new HTTP Types, Open API Kit, and Distributed Actors as well as the effects Macros will have on server-side development.

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