swift-library-design

Guide Swift library architecture with protocol-oriented patterns and type-safe APIs.

Updated Mar 20, 2026
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Skill: swift-library-design
Source: https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc/tree/main/skills/swift-library-design
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/mihai-chiorean/inc --skill swift-library-design-mihai-chiorean

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This skill addresses the complexity of designing high-quality Swift libraries by providing standardized patterns for API ergonomics, performance optimization, and type-safe architecture.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Protocol-Oriented Architecture: Guidance on using associated types and generics to create decoupled, testable, and flexible library components.
  • Performance Optimization: Best practices for using @inlinable, noncopyable types, and low-level memory management to ensure hot paths remain efficient.
  • API Ergonomics: Implementation patterns for result builders, fluent builder methods, and custom operators to make your library intuitive for consumers.

Quick Start

Ask the swift-library-design skill to review your current protocol architecture and suggest improvements for better type safety and performance.

Frequently Asked Questions about swift-library-design

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I design a type-safe Swift framework with protocol-oriented architecture?

Design type-safe Swift frameworks by using protocols with associated types and generics to create decoupled, testable components. This approach ensures compile-time safety while keeping your library architecture flexible for consumers.

What's the best way to optimize Swift library performance for hot paths?

Optimize Swift library hot paths by applying @inlinable functions, noncopyable types, and low-level memory management. These performance techniques ensure efficient execution without compromising the type safety of your public API.

How do I use result builders to improve Swift API ergonomics?

Implement result builders, fluent builder methods, and custom operators to make Swift API ergonomics intuitive for consumers. These patterns enable progressive disclosure, keeping complex framework configurations clean and readable.

Does designing a Swift library require considering ABI stability?

Designing a Swift library requires strict adherence to ABI stability and compile-time safety best practices. Ensuring ABI compatibility guarantees that your framework's public APIs remain stable across compiler and OS updates.

When should I use generics versus protocols with associated types in Swift?

Use generics for flexible, compile-time type-safe functions and protocols with associated types to define flexible, decoupled component contracts. Protocol-oriented patterns allow your library components to remain highly testable and architecture-agnostic.

How do I review my existing Swift protocol architecture for better type safety?

Review existing Swift protocol architecture by analyzing associated types and generic constraints to suggest improvements for better type safety. This process identifies decoupling opportunities and optimizes progressive disclosure for public APIs.