Swift Tutorial
Learn Swift
Swift is a fast, safe, modern language created by Apple for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and server-side development.
Swift features type inference, optionals, value semantics, and powerful protocols/generics.
Start learning Swift now »Learn Swift from beginner to master
The Swift tutorial covers the basics of Swift programming, including syntax, types, control flow, collections, functions, OOP, protocols, generics, concurrency, and iOS app patterns.
It is designed to be a comprehensive resource for learning Swift programming, and is intended for both beginners and experienced developers.
The last part of the tutorial covers iOS app development, including the use of Xcode, Interface Builder, and the App Store submission process.
Learning by Examples
With our online "Swift Tryit" editor, you can edit the Swift code, and click on a button to view the result.
Learning by Exercises
Many chapters in this tutorial end with an exercise where you can check you level of knowledge.
Swift Quiz
Test your Swift skills with a quiz.
🚀 What is Swift?
Swift is a multi-paradigm compiled programming language developed by Apple Inc. in 2014. It was created by Chris Lattner and his team of developers at Apple as a replacement for the outdated Objective-C. Swift combines the best features of C, Python, Ruby, and Rust, providing high performance, security, and usability.
📱 Where is Swift used?
Swift is the primary language for developing applications under:
- iOS (iPhone, iPad)
- macOS (Mac computers)
- watchOS (Apple Watch)
- tvOS (Apple TV)
Additionally, Swift is supported on Linux, allowing you to create server-side applications and cross-platform solutions.
🎯 Who should learn Swift?
Swift is a great choice for:
- Schoolchildren and students who want to start a career in IT
- Beginners who are looking for a simple and logical language
- Mobile developers who want to create iPhone applications
- Apple fans who want to create their own products for the Apple ecosystem
Swift has an intuitive syntax, making it accessible even to those who have never programmed.
🌱 Swift language development prospects
Swift is actively being developed as an open language with a large community support. Apple regularly updates it with new features. It has already become a standard for iOS development, and its use in education is growing, with many schools and universities incorporating Swift into their programs.
💡 Why is it worth learning Swift?
Here are some reasons to start learning Swift:
- Simplicity: Swift has a clean, easy-to-understand syntax.
- Security: Built-in error protection mechanisms.
- Speed: Swift runs as fast as C++.
- Career opportunities: Demand for iOS developers is consistently high.
- Profitability: Developer salaries in Swift are consistently higher than in other programming languages.
- Creativity: You can create your own games, applications, utilities.
✨ Conclusion
Swift is not just a programming language. It's the key to a world of modern technology, where anyone can create something unique. Whether you dream of your own app, want to work at Apple, or just want to understand how programming works, Swift will be your first step.
🔗 Basic and Official Swift Resources
- Swift official website - https://www.swift.org - the main portal where you will find the latest news, downloads, and links to the community and repositories.
- Swift Programming Language (Book) - https://docs.swift.org/swift-book/ - an official, comprehensive and regularly updated book (guide) on the Swift language. Must-read to understand all the nuances.
- Apple Developer Documentation - https://developer.apple.com/documentation/ - Apple documentation covering not only Swift but all frameworks (iOS, macOS, SwiftUI, UIKit). Essential for app development.
- Apple Developer Swift https://developer.apple.com/swift - Apple's developer page with articles, guides, videos, and examples.
📚 Educational and Practical Resources (Free)
Interactive Courses from Apple
- Swift Playgrounds: This is an app (available for Mac and iPad) that allows you to learn the basics of Swift and programming concepts in a fun and interactive way. Perfect for students and beginners. You can download it for free from App Store. Search by name "Swift Playgrounds".
- Apple Education (Develop in Swift): Official Apple tutorials and courses (in PDF and iBooks format) used in educational institutions. They are very structured and of high quality. Links: https://www.apple.com/education/k12/curriculum/ (Develop in Swift section).
Community and Code
- Swift Forums: The official Swift community forums. Here you can discuss upcoming changes, make suggestions for the language, and ask questions. Link: https://forums.swift.org/
- GitHub (Open Source Swift): repositories with the source code of the Swift language itself. For those who want to see how it works "under the hood". Links: https://github.com/apple/swift
- GitHub – Swift: repository with compiler, package manager, participation in the project. Link: https://github.com/swiftlang/swift
Additional resources in English:
- Hacking with Swift — one of the most popular sites for learning Swift. Contains:
- 100 Days of Swift
- Hands-on Projects
- SwiftUI and UIKit Frameworks Explained
- https://www.kodeco.com/ios/paths — educational materials, videos, and articles for iOS developers.
- Codecademy Swift Course — interactive course for beginners.
Additional resources in Ukrainian:
- https://book.swift.org.ua/ - translation of the book The Swift Programming Language into Ukrainian.
- https://swift.com.ua/ - authorized Apple training center in Ukraine - certified course, support for beginners, interfaces, Xcode, SwiftUI
These resources cover everything from getting started to professional app development. Whether you want to build your own iOS apps, games, or services, Swift is a solid start.
