swift-guide

Enforce Swift best practices for optionals, concurrency, and testing standards.

7|1|Updated Nov 3, 2025
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npx skills add https://github.com/ar4mirez/samuel --skill swift-guide
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Skill: swift-guide
Source: https://github.com/ar4mirez/samuel/tree/main/template/.claude/skills/swift-guide
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ar4mirez/samuel --skill swift-guide

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides comprehensive guidance and guardrails for developing Swift applications, ensuring adherence to best practices, modern concurrency patterns, and project-specific standards.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Language Guardrails: Enforces Swift best practices for optionals, concurrency, and protocol-oriented design.
  • Project Structure: Outlines recommended project organization for Swift Package Manager projects.
  • Testing Standards: Details effective testing strategies using XCTest with async support.
  • Use Case: When starting a new Swift project or refactoring existing code, consult this Skill to ensure your codebase is robust, maintainable, and follows modern Swift development principles.

Quick Start

Follow the Swift language guardrails and best practices outlined in this guide for your project.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-guide

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

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What are the best practices for handling optionals and concurrency in Swift?

Swift best practices for optionals and concurrency involve using safe unwrapping patterns and adopting async/await for modern concurrent execution. This guide provides specific guardrails for protocol-oriented design and async/await implementation.

How do I structure a Swift Package Manager project for maintainability?

To structure a Swift Package Manager project for maintainability, follow the recommended project organization outlined in this guide. It provides blueprints for structuring SPM projects to ensure robust and maintainable codebases.

What is the standard for testing Swift async functions with XCTest?

The standard for testing Swift async functions with XCTest involves using async support within your testing strategies. This Skill details effective testing standards specific to project coding requirements for async code.

Does this Swift guide apply to both iOS and macOS development environments?

Yes, this Swift guide applies to both iOS and macOS development environments. It activates for Swift files, Package.swift configurations, and whenever the user mentions Swift across these Apple platforms.

Can I use this guide to refactor existing Swift code to modern patterns?

Yes, you can use this guide to refactor existing Swift code to modern patterns. It is designed to be consulted when refactoring to ensure your codebase follows modern Swift development principles and project-specific standards.