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Swift

Programming language

About

Swift is a high-level, multi-paradigm programming language developed by Apple Inc. for creating software on Apple platforms, including iOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It was designed by Chris Lattner and first released in 2014. Swift is known for its modern syntax, safety features, and performance, making it a popular choice for developing dynamic applications. It supports various programming paradigms such as object-oriented, functional, and imperative styles. Swift also emphasizes protocol-oriented programming, which allows for modular and reusable code. Swift's key features include automatic memory management through ARC, type inference, and optional types to handle null values safely. It supports concurrency with async/await syntax and actors for managing shared state. Swift is open-source and runs on multiple platforms, including Linux and Windows. Its evolution has made it a preferred language for Apple ecosystem development, offering tools like Xcode and Swift Playgrounds for interactive coding. With each version, Swift continues to enhance its capabilities, making it a versatile and efficient language for both beginners and experienced developers.