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Swift — Get Started

Installation

# macOS (via Xcode)
# Install Xcode from Mac App Store

# Linux
curl -s https://download.swift.org/swift-5.10-release/ubuntu2204/swift-5.10-RELEASE/swift-5.10-RELEASE-ubuntu22.04.tar.gz | tar xz

# Verify
swift --version

Running Swift

// hello.swift
print("Hello, World!")

# Run directly
swift hello.swift

# Compile and run
swiftc hello.swift -o hello
./hello

Swift Package Manager

# Create a new package
swift package init --type executable

# Build
swift build

# Run
swift run

# Test
swift test

Mini Practice

  1. Install Swift and verify with swift --version
  2. Run a program with swift hello.swift
  3. Create a Swift package with swift package init

Up Next

In the next lesson, you'll learn about Syntax — Swift's basic syntax.

Related Topics

IntroductionSyntaxVariablesConstants

Frequently Asked Questions about Get Started

What is Get Started in Swift?

Get Started is a fundamental concept in Swift. This lesson explains it step by step with clear examples, making it easy for beginners to understand.

How do I learn Get Started?

Start by reading the explanation above, then try the code examples. Practice by modifying the examples and experimenting with different values. Hands-on practice is the best way to learn Get Started.

Why is Get Started important in Swift?

Get Started is essential for Swift development. Understanding this concept will help you write better code and solve real-world problems more effectively.