Google hearts Apple's Swift so much it's pumping out server-side support
After a decade of false starts, Swift is showing backend appeal
Google has shown interest in Apple's Swift programming language by releasing Google Cloud API Client Libraries for Swift. This move suggests the search giant believes Swift could have a role in backend development due to its performance and ease of use. Swift, once primarily seen as a UI language for Apple devices, has evolved into a more viable systems and cloud language with Swift 6 and strict concurrency checking.
Google's Server Side Cloud Swift SDK is designed for servers, containers, and DevOps environments, allowing developers to build microservices using Swift web frameworks like Hummingbird or Vapor. The Swift Server Workgroup, launched in 2018, has contributed to Swift's growing interest in backend applications. Despite its progress, server-side Swift adoption has been slow, with major players like IBM and Amazon not fully embracing the language. However, the Swift community continues to push for its use in server-side development.
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