How does this skill prevent data races?

It implements Actor-based isolation and utilizes the Sendable protocol to ensure that mutable state is only accessed in a thread-safe manner.

Does it support parallel task execution?

Yes, it covers structured concurrency tools like 'async let' and 'TaskGroups' for managing multiple concurrent operations efficiently.

What version of Swift does this concurrency skill support?

This skill focuses on the modern concurrency model introduced in Swift 5.5 and refined in subsequent versions.

Can this skill help with UI-specific threading?

Yes, it provides implementation patterns for @MainActor to ensure UI updates always occur safely on the main thread.

Can it help me refactor legacy Grand Central Dispatch (GCD) code?

Absolutely, it provides patterns and best practices for bridging legacy completion handlers and dispatch queues into modern async/await code.

Swift Concurrency

Name: Swift Concurrency
Author: TheBushidoCollective

byTheBushidoCollective

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Mobile Development

Implements safe, performant asynchronous code using Swift's modern concurrency model, including async/await, actors, and structured concurrency.

About

This skill provides specialized guidance for implementing Swift's modern concurrency framework, introduced in Swift 5.5. It enables the creation of thread-safe, efficient, and readable asynchronous code by leveraging async/await syntax, actor-based data isolation, and structured concurrency patterns like task groups. By focusing on these modern primitives, the skill helps developers eliminate common concurrency bugs such as data races, deadlocks, and 'callback hell,' ensuring that asynchronous operations are managed predictably and safely according to current Swift best practices.

Key Features

72 GitHub stars
Async/Await implementation for linear, readable asynchronous code
Actor-based state isolation to prevent data races at compile time
Cooperative task cancellation and lifecycle management
Structured concurrency management using Task Groups and async let
AsyncSequence patterns for handling asynchronous data streams

Use Cases

Migrating legacy completion-handler or GCD code to modern async/await
Building thread-safe data managers and caches using actors
Executing and coordinating multiple parallel network requests with task groups

About

Key Features

72 GitHub stars
Async/Await implementation for linear, readable asynchronous code
Actor-based state isolation to prevent data races at compile time
Cooperative task cancellation and lifecycle management
Structured concurrency management using Task Groups and async let
AsyncSequence patterns for handling asynchronous data streams

Use Cases

Migrating legacy completion-handler or GCD code to modern async/await
Building thread-safe data managers and caches using actors
Executing and coordinating multiple parallel network requests with task groups