concurrency

Explain Swift concurrency concepts including async/await and actors.

Updated Dec 25, 2025
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Skill: concurrency
Source: https://github.com/mourato/prisma/tree/main/.agents/skills/concurrency
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mourato/prisma --skill concurrency-mourato

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides conceptual guidance on Swift's concurrency features, helping users understand concepts like async/await and thread safety without directly fixing compiler errors.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Conceptual Explanations: Understand the fundamentals of asynchronous programming in Swift.
  • Actor Model Guidance: Learn about actors and their role in managing shared mutable state.
  • Use Case: A developer is learning Swift and wants to grasp how async/await works conceptually before diving into specific code implementations.

Quick Start

Explain the core principles of Swift's async/await syntax.

Frequently Asked Questions about concurrency

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How does async/await work in Swift concurrency?

Swift async/await allows writing asynchronous code sequentially for better readability. This Skill provides conceptual explanations of these fundamentals, helping you understand how concurrent tasks suspend and resume without blocking threads.

What is the best way to manage shared mutable state in Swift?

Managing shared mutable state in Swift is best handled using actors. This Skill explains the actor model and how actors isolate their state, ensuring thread-safe access by serializing operations and preventing data races.

Do I need to understand thread safety concepts before using Swift concurrency?

Understanding thread safety concepts is helpful when adopting Swift concurrency. This Skill provides foundational knowledge on thread-safety patterns and general architecture, making it easier to grasp how the system protects your data.

Can I get architectural guidance for Swift concurrency without fixing compiler errors?

Yes, you can get architectural guidance for Swift concurrency without compiler remediation. This Skill focuses on broad conceptual understanding and general architecture questions rather than resolving specific Swift compiler errors.

What are the limitations of using conceptual guidance for Swift concurrency?

Conceptual guidance for Swift concurrency does not provide concrete code remediation or resolve specific compiler errors. It relies on canonical references to explain async/await and thread-safety patterns, meaning you must implement the actual fixes yourself.