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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source
All the places Swift will go (Interview)
Nov 16, 2023
Ben Cohen, Swift Team Manager at Apple, discusses various topics including Swift in native apps, server side development, Swift on Linux and Windows, and bringing Swift to new platforms. The potential reach and popularity of Swift is also explored.
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- Swift is a versatile language used for native apps, server-side development, and cross-platform applications.
- Statsig aims to provide sophisticated tools and workflows to engineers outside big tech companies to drive productivity and better product development.
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Swift: From Apple Apps to Server-Side Development and More
This podcast episode delves into the world of Swift, covering its applications from native apps on iOS and macOS to server-side development with the Swift server workgroup. It also explores the Swift extension for VS Code, the language's role as a safe C and C++ accessor, its availability on Linux and Windows, and the efforts of the browser company Arc Browser in bringing Swift to Windows. The discussion highlights the benefits of Swift in terms of high performance, approachable language, and interoperability with other languages. The episode concludes with insights into the upcoming Swift 6 version, focusing on data race safety.
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