Google hearts Apple's Swift so much it's pumping out server-side support
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After a decade of false starts, Swift is showing backend appeal
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A software engineer in a cluttered office, surrounded by monitors and coding books, excitedly types code on a Mac laptop with a banner behind them reading 'Welcome to the Swift Side of the Server'
Caption: Google just learned Swift's the new server-side language... or is it?
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Based on the original story on theregister.com.
Editor's note
It's exciting to see Swift, once a promising language for iOS development, now gaining traction in server-side computing thanks to Google's support. This move not only underscores Swift's versatility and robustness but also promises to make app development more consistent across devices and platforms for developers.
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Panel 1
Alex's Home Office *Alex sits at their desk surrounded by various tech gadgets and coding books. A poster on the wall reads Alex is staring intently at their computer screen, fingers poised over the keyboard.* Alex (whispering to themselves)
Alex: Swift is the future!
Alex: If Swift can do server-side now, maybe my startup can too...
Panel 2
Co-Working Space, Meeting Room *Sam and Alex are sitting across from each other at a table. Sam is typing away on their laptop with a disinterested look. Robin, standing behind them with a chaotic look, holds up a tablet showing a news article about Google supporting Swift.* Robin (excitedly) Sam (sighing)
Robin: Guys, Google is finally backing Swift for server-side development!
Sam: It's about time. Swift has been the underdog for so long.
Panel 3
Alex's Home Office, Late Night *Alex is hunched over their laptop, looking exhausted but elated. The room is dimly lit, and a cup of cold coffee sits nearby. A notification pops up on the screen, * Alex (grinning widely) *Alex raises their fist in triumph, the poster on the wall now glowing softly with a faint light.*
Alex: Swift for Server-Side: Coming Soon!
Alex: Swift, you’ve finally made it to the big leagues!
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