Swift, the powerful and modern programming language developed by Apple, has officially been released for Android development. This significant milestone marks the culmination of months of hard work by the Android team. The Android SDK for Swift allows developers to create native Android applications using the Swift language, paving the way for cross-platform development.
The Swift Package Index now boasts over 25% of its packages supporting Android builds. The SDK is available for download as a Windows installer, and can also be downloaded separately for Linux or macOS. To facilitate the onboarding process, the official documentation includes a comprehensive guide and sample projects. Furthermore, the swift-java project enables seamless interoperability between Java and Swift.
This development is a significant step forward for the Android ecosystem, offering developers a new and exciting way to create Android applications. With the release of the Android SDK for Swift, developers can now leverage the power of Swift to build high-performance, secure, and efficient Android applications.
For more information, please visit the official Swift blog post on the Android SDK for Swift: https://www.swift.org/blog/nightly-swift-sdk-for-android/