Swift 6.2 introduces numerous improvements and new features to enhance the language, particularly focusing on concurrency. Notable additions include raw identifiers, enhanced Swift Testing capabilities, and better concurrency support through default actor isolation. The update also includes refinements to string interpolation, key path handling, strict memory safety, and task management. While Swift 6.2 remains a test release, these changes aim to make Swift easier to adopt and use effectively.
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Control default actor isolation inferenceRaw identifiersDefault Value in String InterpolationsAdd Collection conformances for enumerated()Method and Initializer Key PathsOpt-in Strict Memory Safety CheckingSwift Backtrace APIweak letTransactional Observation of ValuesGlobal-actor isolated conformancesStarting tasks synchronously from caller contextRun nonisolated async functions on the caller's actor by defaultIsolated synchronous deinitTask Priority Escalation APIsTask NamingInlineArray, a fixed-size arrayRegex lookbehind assertionsSwift Testing: Exit TestsSwift Testing: AttachmentsSwift Testing: Public API to evaluate ConditionTraitAnd there's more!71 Impressions