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Apple has officially announced a new Swift Android Workgroup to make its Swift programming language work better on Android. This is the first time Apple is directly supporting Swift on Android, and it could change how developers build apps for both iOS and Android.
What Is the Swift Android Workgroup?
The Swift Android Workgroup will,
- Improve tools: Make it easier to build Android apps using Swift, including better support for Android’s build system and tools like Gradle.
- Share examples and guides: Help developers learn how to use Swift for Android with ready-made samples and best practices.
- Grow the community: Encourage open-source contributions and make it easier for developers to join in and build with Swift on Android.
Why This Is a Big Deal?
Until now, using Swift on Android has been tricky and not officially supported. Developers had to rely on workarounds or third-party tools. With Apple’s help, it will become much easier to build apps in Swift for both iOS and Android from a single codebase.
This is great news for Swift developers who want to create cross-platform apps without switching to Kotlin or using tools like Flutter or React Native.
What’s Next?
The workgroup plans to,
- Release official Swift tools for Android
- Add support for Android in Swift’s build system
- Work with Android tools like Android Studio and Gradle
In short. Apple is now helping make Swift work better on Android. This could lead to a future where one language can power apps on both major mobile platforms — iOS and Android, making life easier for developers around the world.