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SwiftFormat

A command-line tool and Xcode Extension for formatting Swift code.

Details

URL: 🔗 https://github.com/nicklockwood/SwiftFormat

Authors: Nick Lockwood and contributors

Tags:
Swift, Code Formatting, Xcode Extension, Command-line Tool

Key Points​

  • SwiftFormat is a command-line tool and Xcode extension designed for formatting Swift code.
  • It supports various integrations including Xcode source editor, Swift Package Manager, Git pre-commit hooks, and GitHub Actions.
  • The tool boasts high adoption with 7.7k stars and active contributions from 134 contributors.

Summary of Contents​

  • Introduction: Overview of SwiftFormat as a tool for maintaining consistent Swift code formatting.
  • Main Sections: Detailed exploration of its command-line interface, Xcode extension, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Technical Details: Focus on Swift language compatibility (99.9% Swift) and customizable formatting rules.
  • Applications and Examples: Practical applications in enhancing code readability and maintainability in Swift projects.
  • Conclusion: Recap of SwiftFormat's utility in enforcing coding standards across different development environments.
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