SWIFT DEVELOPER

Swift Developer Portfolio Guide

Apple's modern language. Build iOS, macOS, and beyond.

Demand: HighJunior: $75k - $110k | Mid: $110k - $160k
Build Your Swift Profile

The Future of Apple Development

Swift is Apple's preferred language for all platforms. Fast, safe, and expressive. If you're building for Apple devices, Swift is the path forward.

Related Technologies

SwiftUIUIKitCombineCore DataXcodeTestFlightCloudKitVapor

Profile Tips for Swift Developers

1

Show SwiftUI Mastery

SwiftUI is the future. Include modern declarative UI projects that demonstrate current best practices.

2

Publish Apps

The App Store is your portfolio. Published apps—even simple ones—prove you can ship.

3

Include Both SwiftUI and UIKit

Real projects often need both. Show you can work with legacy UIKit while embracing SwiftUI.

4

Use Modern Concurrency

async/await and actors show you're up-to-date with Swift's latest concurrency features.

Project Ideas to Showcase

Full iOS App

Build a complete app with SwiftUI, Core Data, and CloudKit sync.

SwiftSwiftUICore DataCloudKit

Widget and Extension

Create widgets, complications, or app extensions for Apple platforms.

SwiftWidgetKitWatchKit

Server-Side Swift

Build a backend API using Vapor to show Swift's versatility.

SwiftVaporPostgreSQL

Recommended Tech Stack

UI Frameworks

  • SwiftUI
  • UIKit
  • AppKit

Data

  • Core Data
  • SwiftData
  • CloudKit
  • Realm

Backend

  • Vapor
  • Kitura

Testing

  • XCTest
  • Quick/Nimble
  • Snapshot Testing
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Swift for new development. Objective-C knowledge helps for legacy code but isn't required for most roles. Focus on Swift first; learn Objective-C basics if needed.

Yes, for iOS/macOS development. Xcode only runs on macOS. A MacBook Air is sufficient for most development. It's a required investment.

Primarily, but it's also for macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and server-side (Vapor). Apple is expanding Swift's reach. Most jobs are still iOS-focused.

Learn SwiftUI first—it's the future. But know UIKit exists and learn basics for legacy code. New projects increasingly use SwiftUI exclusively.

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