Swift (iOS/macOS) and Docker: Application Containerization

The book "Swift (iOS/macOS) and Docker: Application Containerization" is the first practical guide in Russian that bridges the gap between the world of native development for the Apple ecosystem and modern DevOps practices. If you are a Swift developer and want to learn how to package your applications into lightweight containers, automate builds and deployment — this book is for you.

What is this book about?

The author consistently guides the reader from the basics of Docker to full-fledged containerization of Swift projects. You will learn:

• How to install and configure Docker on macOS and Linux for working with Swift.
• How to write efficient Dockerfiles for Swift applications (including multi-stage builds and dependency caching).
• How to containerize server-side projects on Vapor and Kitura.
• How to set up a CI/CD pipeline for iOS/macOS applications using Docker.
• How to run Swift tests in an isolated Docker environment.
• How to deploy containerized Swift services on VPS, AWS, DigitalOcean, and Kubernetes.
• How to work with Docker Compose for a microservice architecture in Swift.

Who is this book for?

The book will be useful for:

• iOS/macOS developers who want to automate the build and testing of their projects.
• Backend developers using Swift with Vapor or other frameworks.
• DevOps engineers looking for ways to integrate Swift into CI/CD pipelines.
• Students and beginners who want to master modern containerization tools.

What will you learn?

• Learn to create reproducible environments for Swift projects.
• Be able to speed up application builds by caching Docker layers.
• Master running iOS UI tests in containers (with or without emulation).
• Understand how to securely store secrets and configurations for containers.
• Get ready-made recipes for deploying Swift microservices.

All examples in the book are accompanied by working code that you can immediately use in your projects. By the end of the reading, you will be able to independently organize the full containerization cycle — from development to production.

The book is written by a practicing developer with 10 years of experience, who uses Swift and Docker daily in commercial projects. The material is presented accessibly, with an emphasis on real-world scenarios and common beginner mistakes.