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Commonly used data structures for Swift

Swift ◇ collection Apache-2.0
★4.5KSTARS
⑂411FORKS
!70ISSUES
🏆#1,150GLOBAL RANK
🔥6DAYS TRENDING
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#56

MOST-STARRED Swift

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Stars gained+28+113+360
Per day444
Forks gained+2+8+21

swift-collections gained 113 stars in the last 30 days, about 4 a day, and now has 4.5K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 751 stars a year. It ranks #56 among Swift repositories and #1,150 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

swift-collections has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #365. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

swift-collections is an open-source project written in Swift: Commonly used data structures for Swift.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in collection, container, deque. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Swift for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ docker pull apple/swift-collections

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

swift-collections coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

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Developer Productivity

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🚀 Getting Started

1

Install swift-collections using your package manager: `docker pull apple/swift-collections`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for swift-collections.

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Import swift-collections into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `swift-collections --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 4,505 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Swift for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Swift and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does swift-collections do? +

Commonly used data structures for Swift

What language is swift-collections written in? +

The primary language is Swift. Topics include: collection, container, deque, dequeue, hash.

Is swift-collections actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 70 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does swift-collections have? +

swift-collections has 4,507 stars and 411 forks on GitHub.

How does swift-collections rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 4,507 stars, apple/swift-collections is ranked #1,150 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #56 among Swift projects.

What license is swift-collections distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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