Overview
Swift has officially formed a dedicated Windows workgroup to strengthen support for developing native Windows applications. This represents a significant commitment to cross-platform development, joining other platform-specific workgroups that have emerged in the past year.
Key Facts
- Windows has been officially supported since 2020 - developers can now build native Windows apps with Swift
- New workgroup joins Android, Build and Packaging, and Testing workgroups added in past year - Swift is becoming a truly multi-platform language
- VS Code extension already supports Windows development - no need to switch IDEs for cross-platform work
- Focus on improving Foundation and Dispatch packages for Windows - better integration with Windows-specific features and APIs
- Will establish best practices for Swift-Windows API bridging - easier adoption for Windows developers
- Bi-weekly meetings open to all contributors - community-driven approach to platform support
Why It Matters
This signals Swift’s evolution from an Apple-centric language to a truly cross-platform development solution, potentially challenging established Windows development frameworks and attracting more developers to the Swift ecosystem.