Swift Language

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Swift Language

@SwiftLang

Swift is a general-purpose programming language that's fast, modern, safe, and a joy to write. Designed for all, developed in the open.

Joined May 2014

Swift Language
@SwiftLang
Aug 14
What's the difference between a package index and a package registry? One helps you discover packages, the other hosts and serves them. 📦 A new post explains how they fit together. Read more:
swiftpackageindex.com
What is a package registry? on the Swift Package Index Blog – Swift Package Index
SwiftPM tooling has three main components – SwiftPM resolves dependencies for the compiler, a package index helps you discover packages, and a package registry hosts and serves verified, immutable so…
Swift Language
@SwiftLang
Aug 7
A busy summer for Swift continues. ☀️ In July: • Task Stealers land in Swift Concurrency’s runtime. • SwiftPM gets a package registry reference implementation. • A talk about explicit ownership at PLDI 2026. Read more:
swift.org
What's new in Swift: July 2026 Edition
Welcome to “What’s new in Swift,” a curated digest of releases, videos, and discussions in the Swift project and community.
Swift Language
@SwiftLang
Jul 2
June was a big month for Swift: previews of Swift 6.4, Swift Package Index joining Apple, and a community project that brought Swift to a 1977 Apple II. Read more in our latest digest:
swift.org
What's new in Swift: June 2026 Edition
Welcome to “What’s new in Swift,” a curated digest of releases, videos, and discussions in the Swift project and community.
Swift Language
@SwiftLang
Jun 30
Swift 6.3.3 is out now! 🔩 This maintenance release improves stability in the Swift REPL, concurrency, and key paths. More here:
forums.swift.org
Announcing Swift 6.3.3
We are happy to announce the release of Swift 6.3.3. Install Swift Toolchain Install via Swiftly swiftly install 6.3.3 or swiftly install latest Download toolchain directly from Install Swift |...
Swift Language
@SwiftLang
Jun 23
Swift Package Index has become an essential part of the Swift ecosystem, and joining Apple strengthens it as it continues its mission. Learn more:
swift.org
Swift Package Index Update
Since its launch, Swift Package Index has become an essential part of the Swift ecosystem, helping developers discover quality packages, evaluate compatibility, and make informed decisions about...