Apple recently unveiled Swift, its new programming language designed for OSX and iOS. As you might expect from its name, Swift is intended to make it faster and easier for developers to create and deploy apps as well as make the apps run faster for the user. Here’s an overview of what this all means for companies looking to launch or revamp their enterprise mobility apps.
Development
Swift has a clean syntax that is easier to understand than Objective-C, so even developers who have limited experience can learn the language and experience developers will have a very short learning curve. Developers have fewer symbols, such as semi-colons to end each line, which speeds up coding. Your apps can be deployed more quickly and often at a lower cost than apps developed in many other languages, especially if only senior developers are proficient in the coding.
Use
Although iOS apps are already praised for their high performance, Swift is expected to enhance performance even more. The compiler has been optimized to give users a faster, more powerful app. Users can expect to see faster handling and better response when executing any task.
Security
Security has become a major issue in this era of “bring-your-own-device” for use with enterprise mobility apps. Swift addresses the security aspect by offering developers the ability to write code that is more secure. Features such as type inference, automatic management of memory and restricted access to pointers provide enhanced security for applications developed and deployed in Swift.
Summing Up
Swift allows developers to create apps that are more robust, but to do so in less time. User experience is enhanced through better performance and increased efficiency. Security is enhanced, meaning that users can have the confidence to trust that data is secure. Since the two primary reasons you need mobile apps is to improve productivity and simplify your operations, Swift should prove to be a valuable tool for all concerned.
If you would like to learn more about the benefits of using Swift for enterprise mobility apps, please contact PhaseAlpha. We have the experience and knowledge to help you find the perfect solution for all your software needs. We have developed hundreds of apps for domestic and international clients in virtually all industries. We can be reached by phone at 913-648-9200 or by email at info@phasealpha.com.