Swift is Apple’s own programming language for creating apps for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. In this article, we are introduced to the fast-growing programming language.
Create iPhone apps with Apple Swift
The inventor of Swift does not hide his ambition. “My goal with Swift was, and still is, total world domination,” Chris Lattner said in 2017. Apple’s own programming language is well underway and is becoming increasingly popular and loved by developers. In this article, we are introduced to the fast-growing programming language.
Apple Swift in a nutshell:
- Swift is Apple’s own programming language
- Experience apps for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS
- Well-known (partial) Swift apps are Uber and AirBnb
- Suitable for novice and experienced programmers
- There is a Swift version for children
Programming with Apple Swift
So Swift is Apple’s own programming language. Developers use this language to create apps for Apple products, including iOS and iPadOS. The Cupertino company released Swift in 2014 and we are now ready for the fifth version.
As far as is known, approximately 500,000 apps in the App Store are (partially) programmed with Swift, including popular applications such as Uber, LinkedIn and Airbnb. The intention is that the language will eventually replace Objective C, which was the standard for Apple apps for years.
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Benefits
Swift has some advantages over its predecessor. First, the new Apple programming language is faster and more secure. This ensures that apps built with Swift, for example, respond more smoothly to your actions and are less prone to bugs.
In addition, it is easier to learn to ‘speak’ Swift than Objective C, because the former is closer to a normal language. The compactness of Swift also comes into play. Programmers need fewer lines of code to run their app, which makes the ‘backside’ of the application clearer.
Finally, Swift is open source. This means that the source code of the programming language is accessible to everyone. More people can therefore work with the language, which in turn results in more apps. It is also good for the transparency of Apple Swift.
Meet Swift
Is crazy about terms like compiling, loops and syntax? Then give Swift Playgrounds a try. This app for the iPad and iMac helps you learn to code in a playful way. The strength of Swift Playgrounds lies in its accessibility: the speed course does not immediately saddle you with all kinds of technical concepts and explanations, but introduces you little by little what you need to know.
In addition, Swift Playgrounds is interactive. So you immediately see the effect of your code. Playfully, Apple introduces all the tools to get started with making apps, without discouraging budding developers. Of course Playgrounds is free. Are you more into reading? Then you can use the (English) introduction to Swift free download in Apple Books.
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