What’s new with swift?

What's New with Swift

Swift 6 and Language Updates

Swift 6 introduces several significant updates and improvements:

1. New Language Mode: Swift 6 introduces a new language mode that ensures data race safety, expanding Swift's safety guarantees to concurrent programs. This mode can be adopted module by module, allowing for gradual migration (What’s new in Swift).

2. Non-Copyable Types: Swift 6 introduces non-copyable types, which are not copyable by default. This feature helps in managing resources more efficiently and safely (What’s new in Swift).

3. Embedded Swift: A new language subset called Embedded Swift is introduced, which can run on highly constrained systems like operating system kernels and microcontrollers (What’s new in Swift).

4. Concurrency Improvements: Enhancements to concurrency include complete concurrency checking and improvements to data race checking. Swift 6 can recognize safe scenarios for passing non-sendable values across isolation boundaries (What’s new in Swift).

5. Swift Testing: An all-new testing framework named Swift Testing has been introduced. It features expressive APIs that simplify writing tests (Platforms State of the Union).

6. C++ Interoperability: Swift 6 includes improvements for interoperability with C++, making it easier to integrate Swift with existing C++ codebases (What’s new in Swift).

Swift's Evolution and Ecosystem

• Swift's 10th Anniversary: This year marks the 10th anniversary of Swift, reflecting on its journey from its inception to becoming a robust and expressive programming language (Platforms State of the Union).
• Swift Package Manager: Introduced in 2016, it has evolved to support a wide range of packages and tools, contributing to the vibrant Swift ecosystem (What’s new in Swift).
• Swift on Multiple Platforms: Swift is now available on more platforms, including Windows, and supports cross-compilation to Linux (What’s new in Swift).

SwiftUI and Developer Experience

• SwiftUI Enhancements: SwiftUI continues to evolve with new features like custom containers, mesh gradients, and scrolling customizations. It is designed to help developers build user interfaces more efficiently (Platforms State of the Union).

Relevant Sessions

• What’s new in Swift
• Platforms State of the Union

These sessions provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and features in Swift, making it an exciting time for Swift developers.