Skip.Tools allows Swift developers to build Android apps seamlessly through Swift UI to Kotlin conversion.
Skip.Tools differentiates itself by enabling developers to write applications in Swift and Swift UI using Xcode.
Skip.Tools eliminates the need for a second development team by providing compatibility between Swift and Kotlin for native Android app creation.
Deep dives
Skip.Tools: Enabling Swift Devs to Build Android Apps
Skip.Tools is a development environment aiding iOS developers in building Android applications. Initially focused on iOS, founders Marc and Abe recognized the demand for Android versions. They faced the challenge of transitioning apps to Android due to large asks for a second build. Skip.Tools innovatively allows Swift UI to Swift code conversion to Kotlin, providing a seamless translation of the app ecosystem.
Comparison of Cross-platform App Development Frameworks
Skip.Tools distinctively stands out from Flutter, React Native, and Xamarin. While these frameworks require using Dart, JavaScript, or C#, Skip.Tools maintains its identity by allowing developers to write applications in Swift and Swift UI using Xcode. The tool uniquely transforms Swift code to Kotlin and Swift UI to Jetpack Compose for Android development, ensuring true native app experiences.
Advantages of Skip.Tools for Swift Developers
For Swift developers transitioning into Android app development, Skip.Tools eliminates the need for a second development team or code rewrite using transpilation. By providing compatibility between Swift and Kotlin, Skip.Tools enables developers to create native Android apps directly from Swift code in a seamless and efficient manner.
Flexibility and Customization with Skip.Tools
Skip.Tools offers the flexibility to integrate custom Kotlin code for specific functionalities or features not directly supported by the transpilation process. Developers can leverage IF SKIP blocks to insert Kotlin code within Swift files, enabling seamless integration of unique Android functionalities while maintaining code compatibility.
Future Goals and Pricing of Skip.Tools
Skip.Tools aims to enhance its capabilities by enabling compiled Swift support for Android in addition to transpilation. The tool's price structure includes a free plan for individual use, an annual subscription for small businesses, and a professional plan for larger organizations, facilitating easy access to Android app development for all levels of users.
Marc Prud'hommeaux explains how you can get started building Android apps in Swift, what's the future of the Swift on Android working group, and what's FOSDEM.
