swift-development

Guide Swift concurrency, memory optimization, and code review for performance-critical applications.

114|8|Updated Mar 4, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/gustavscirulis/snapgrid --skill swift-development-gustavscirulis
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Skill: swift-development
Source: https://github.com/gustavscirulis/snapgrid/tree/main/.claude/skills/skills/swift
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/gustavscirulis/snapgrid --skill swift-development-gustavscirulis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides in-depth guidance on Swift language features, concurrency, memory management, and modern idioms, helping developers write more efficient, safe, and maintainable code.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Concurrency Guidance: Understand Swift 6 concurrency, actors, and data race prevention.
  • Memory Optimization: Learn about InlineArray and Span for zero-overhead memory access.
  • Use Case: A developer is struggling with data race errors in their Swift application and needs to understand how to properly use actors and the Sendable protocol to ensure thread safety.

Quick Start

Review the Swift concurrency patterns for actors and isolation.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-development

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

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How do I fix data race errors during Swift 6 strict concurrency migration?

Fix data race errors in Swift 6 strict concurrency migration by applying actor isolation to shared state and conforming types to the Sendable protocol. This ensures thread-safe access across concurrent contexts and prevents invalid mutable data sharing.

What is the best way to use actors for thread safety in Swift?

The best way to use actors for thread safety in Swift is to isolate mutable state within an actor instance. This serializes access to its properties, ensuring safe concurrent execution without explicit locks.

How does Swift memory management work with InlineArray and Span types?

Swift memory management with InlineArray and Span types works by providing zero-overhead, contiguous memory access. These low-level types enable performance-critical applications to optimize memory layouts without standard collection overhead.

When do I need to use the Sendable protocol in Swift concurrency?

You need to use the Sendable protocol in Swift concurrency when passing data across actor boundaries or concurrent tasks. Marking types as Sendable guarantees they can be safely shared without causing data races.

Does Swift 6 strict concurrency require actors for all shared state?

Swift 6 strict concurrency requires actors or Sendable conformances for all shared mutable state to ensure thread safety. It enforces compile-time data race prevention, demanding explicit isolation for concurrent data access.