how to run the swift compiler
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To run the Swift compiler, you typically use the swift build command in your terminal. This command is part of the Swift Package Manager, which is used to build Swift packages. Here's a basic example of how you might use it:
- Open Terminal: Navigate to the directory containing your Swift package.
- Run the Build Command: Execute
swift buildto compile your Swift code.
If you're interested in cross-compiling Swift code, for example, building a Swift package on macOS to run on a Linux server, you can use the fully static Linux SDK for Swift. This involves specifying the target environment and linking against the necessary libraries. Here's a brief overview of the process:
- Install the fully static Linux SDK for Swift.
- Use the
swift buildcommand with appropriate flags to specify the target environment, such as ARM 64 Linux.
For more detailed instructions on cross-compiling, you can refer to the session What’s new in Swift (07:34) from WWDC 2024, which covers cross-compilation to Linux.
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