swift-best-practices

What problem does it solve?

This Skill addresses the challenges of writing modern, safe, and maintainable Swift code, especially with the complexities of concurrency and API design. It helps developers avoid common pitfalls and ensures their iOS/macOS projects adhere to the latest Swift 6+ standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

• Swift 6+ Concurrency: Guides the correct implementation of async/await, actors, MainActor, and Sendable for robust thread safety and performance.
• API Design Guidelines: Provides comprehensive naming conventions, documentation requirements, and parameter guidelines for creating clear and fluent Swift APIs.
• Migration Strategies: Offers guidance on navigating Swift 6 breaking changes and migrating existing codebases to leverage new language features.
• Use Case: When developing new features for an iOS or macOS application, conducting code reviews, or upgrading an existing codebase to Swift 6, use this Skill to ensure adherence to the latest language features, safety standards, and best practices.

Quick Start

To get advice on Swift concurrency, ask: "I'm implementing a new feature in Swift that involves multiple asynchronous network calls and UI updates. How should I use async/await and MainActor to ensure thread safety and responsiveness?"