15 Swift Libraries Every Beginner iOS Developer Should Know First
Swift Libraries Every New iOS Developer Should Know to Succeed
If you’re an aspiring iOS developer, welcome to the world of Swift, where the code is sleek, the syntax is friendly, and the libraries are — well — essentially magic potions for developers. Whether you’re just starting your journey in Swift or still wondering what all the hype is about (I’m just exaggerating, there is no hype), you’ve landed in the right place.
In this guide, we’re skipping the fluff and diving straight into the libraries that do the heavy lifting. We’ll cover the built-in gems Apple has gifted us, so that you can begin developing your dream application.
By the way, I won’t be covering third-party libraries — this guide focuses solely on Apple’s built-in libraries.
1. Foundation — The Grandmaster of Basics
If Swift libraries had a leader, Foundation would be it. This is your go-to for basic data types and structures. Need to work with strings, arrays, dictionaries, dates, or even do some simple math? Foundation’s got you covered. Think of it as the Swiss Army knife for Swift — it’s rare you’ll build something without reaching for Foundation.
