Web Development in Swift (iOS/macOS): From Basics to Deployment

This book is your key to the world of server-side development in Swift. If you are already familiar with building applications for iOS or macOS and want to expand your skills by learning to build reliable web services, then this guide is created especially for you. Artyom Sokolov, an experienced developer and technical writer, will guide you through all the stages: from the first steps in web development to the professional deployment of a finished product.

The book is structured as a practical guide, where each chapter brings you closer to creating a full-fledged web application. You will not just study theory — you will write code that can be immediately used in real projects.

What you will learn from this book:

• Basics of web technologies in Swift: HTTP, REST, JSON, working with databases.
• Vapor framework: installation, configuration, creating routes and controllers.
• Working with databases: Fluent ORM, migrations, models and queries.
• Authentication and security: JWT, sessions, protection against common vulnerabilities.
• Creating an API: designing endpoints, documentation, testing.
• Deployment: server setup, Docker, CI/CD, publishing on Vapor Cloud and Heroku.
• Integration with iOS/macOS: how to connect your web application to a native client.

Who this book is for:

• iOS and macOS developers wanting to master the server side of Swift.
• Backend developers who want to try Swift as a server-side language.
• Students and beginner programmers with basic knowledge of Swift.

Unlike many other guides, this book is not overloaded with abstract theory. Each concept is supported by working code, and at the end, a full-fledged project awaits you — a backend for a task manager application with authorization, a database, and a ready-made API. You will be able to deploy it on a real server and use it as a foundation for your own projects.

The book is written in simple and clear language, with an emphasis on industry best practices. All examples are adapted for the latest version of Swift and Vapor 4. After reading, you will be able to confidently develop server applications, create REST APIs, and maintain them in production.

Start your journey into the world of server-side Swift today — and open up new career opportunities for yourself!