how do I use swift as a server side language with a react front end?

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To use Swift as a server-side language with a React front end, you can leverage the Swift on Server ecosystem, which provides a robust environment for developing server applications. Here are some steps and considerations based on the content from WWDC:

  1. Swift on Server: Swift is a great language for server applications due to its performance, safety, and concurrency features. It allows you to write scalable and responsive server applications, making it suitable for modern cloud services.

  2. Building a Service: You can build a Swift server application using popular packages from the Swift on Server ecosystem. These packages can help you handle networking, database interactions, and more. You can find these packages on the Swift package index or the Swift server workgroup's incubation list.

  3. Cross-Compilation: If you are deploying your Swift server application on a Linux server, you can cross-compile your Swift code from macOS to Linux. This involves using the static Linux SDK for Swift to produce a statically linked binary that can run on any Linux machine.

  4. Integration with React: Once your Swift server is set up, you can create RESTful APIs that your React front end can interact with. This involves setting up endpoints in your Swift server application that the React app can call to fetch or send data.

For more detailed guidance on building a service with Swift on Server, you can refer to the session Explore the Swift on Server ecosystem (02:30) which covers building a service using popular packages from the ecosystem.

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