Xcode vs. Swift — What's the Difference?
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Difference Between Xcode and Swift
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Definitions
Xcode
Xcode is Apple's integrated development environment (IDE) for macOS, used to develop software for macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and tvOS. It was initially released in late 2003; the latest stable release is version 13.3.1, released on April 11, 2022, and is available via the Mac App Store free of charge for macOS Monterey users. Registered developers can download preview releases and prior versions of the suite through the Apple Developer website.
Swift
Moving or capable of moving with great speed; fast.
Swift
Fast; quick; rapid.
Swift
Capable of moving at high speeds.
Swift
A small plain-colored bird of the family Apodidae that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight.
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Swift
Any of certain lizards of the genus Sceloporus.
Swift
(entomology) A moth of the family Hepialidae, swift moth, ghost moth.
Swift
(entomology) Any of various fast-flying hesperiid butterflies.
Swift
(textiles) A light, collapsible reel used to hold a hank of yarn in order to wind off skeins or balls.
Swift
The main cylinder of a carding-machine.
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Swift
(obsolete) The current of a stream.
Swift
Swiftly.
Swift
Moving a great distance in a short time; moving with celerity or velocity; fleet; rapid; quick; speedy; prompt.
My beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.
Swift of dispatch and easy of access.
And bring upon themselves swift destruction.
Swift
Of short continuance; passing away quickly.
Swift
Swiftly.
Ply swift and strong the oar.
Swift
The current of a stream.
Swift
Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodidæ. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds.
Swift
Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard.
Swift
The ghost moth. See under Ghost.
Swift
A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; - used chiefly in the plural.
Swift
The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.
Swift
United States meat-packer who began the use of refrigerated railroad cars (1839-1903)
Swift
An English satirist born in Ireland (1667-1745)
Swift
Small plain-colored bird that resembles a swallow and is noted for its rapid flight
Swift
Common western lizard; seen on logs or rocks
Swift
Moving very fast;
Fleet of foot
The fleet scurrying of squirrels
A swift current
Swift flight of an arrow
A swift runner