Rephonic
Artwork for Swift Package Indexing

Swift Package Indexing

Dave Verwer and Sven A. Schmidt
Swift Package Index
Swift
Swift 6
Swift Packages
Windows
Linux
VS Code
Android
Swift Package Manager
Kotlin Multiplatform
Xcode 16
Cocoapods
Open Source Security
Python
Flutter
Dart
Amazon Web Services
Cindy Chin
Package Score
Google

Join Dave and Sven, the creators of the Swift Package Index open-source project, as they talk about progress on the project and discuss a new set of community package recommendations every episode.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes57Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Tech NewsTechnologyNews

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Swift Package Indexing

Latest Episodes

Join us for our interview with Marc Prud'hommeaux of skip.tools as we talk about Swift on Android, the Swift on Android Working Group, and cross-platform app development. And, as usual, we highlight our package picks.

Interview with Marc Prud’hommea... more

Join us as we talk about Swift packages names, explain some new details of the Swift Package Index' build system, and discuss an interesting paper about leveraging a compiler to find privacy bugs. And, as usual, we highlight our package picks.

Apolo... more

Join us for more package ecosystem talk, covering the new Swift Ecosystem Steering group, extracting reusable packages from the CodeEdit codebase, and how Rust error messages have evolved over the years. Of course, we also have plenty of package pick... more

Join us to talk about our five year anniversary of launching the Swift Package Index, adding Wasm and Android support to our compatibility testing matrix, WWDC 2025, and a rather lengthy (but interesting!) discussion of LLM-based coding tools. There'... more

Key Facts

Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

AppStories
AppStoriesFederico Viticci, John Voorhees
Dev Conversations
Dev ConversationsSwiftToolkit.dev
Accidental Tech Podcast
Accidental Tech PodcastMarco Arment, Casey Liss, John Siracusa

Recent Guests

Marc Prud'hommeaux
An iOS developer and founder of Skip, focusing on Swift development for both iOS and Android.
Skip
Episode: 61: People have been working on it for ten years
Holly Borla
Manager of the Swift language team at Apple
Apple
Episode: 43: Now I’m worried our metrics aren’t correct! with special guest Holly Borla
Holly Baller
Member of the Swift team at Apple
Apple
Episode: 42: We need a “No one expects the Spanish inquisition“ sound effect
Cindy Chin
Developer involved in the Swift Mentorship Program
Mozilla
Episode: 37: With praise, you can include me, but any blame goes to Dave

Hosts

Dave
Co-creator of the Swift Package Index project
Sven
Co-creator of the Swift Package Index project

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Kudos

    With news and analysis of the Swift ecosystem, this podcast fills a void that has existed since the conclusion of Swift Unwrapped. As a serial podcast consumer, I appreciate this podcast’s crystal-clear audio.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vermontpodcastlistener
    United States2 years ago
  • exceptional

    awesome

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JVo12
    Canada3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Feedback highlights the podcast's role in providing valuable insights and analysis tailored for Swift developers.
Listeners appreciate the clear audio quality and the informative discussions that fill a gap left by previous podcasts on the Swift ecosystem.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#103
Mexico/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#247
Indonesia/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

37: With praise, you can include me, but any blame goes to Dave
Q: How did you come up with the numbers for the scoring?
The scoring numbers were developed using data and analysis of package distributions, with attention to diminishing returns.
37: With praise, you can include me, but any blame goes to Dave
Q: What's the rationale to give zero points for eight dependencies?
The scoring system penalizes packages with more dependencies, viewing zero or very few dependencies as indicative of better package quality.
43: Now I’m worried our metrics aren’t correct! with special guest Holly Borla
Q: How can the community help with the transition to Swift 6?
The community can try out the nightly builds, share experiences with concurrency checks, and provide feedback on documentation and compiler messages.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Swift Package Indexing

What is Swift Package Indexing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on the evolving landscape of the Swift programming ecosystem, discussions often revolve around advancements in the Swift Package Index, including updates on compatibility, new packages, and innovative tools that enhance development efficiency. The hosts regularly share their experiences and insights from community events like conferences and meetups, while also addressing the community's concerns about various aspects of open-source software and project funding. Unique elements include a consistent emphasis on collaboration within the developer community and the introduction of new testing methodologies and practices, all aimed at improving package management in Swift.

Where can I find podcast stats for Swift Package Indexing?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Swift Package Indexing. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Swift Package Indexing and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Swift Package Indexing get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Swift Package Indexing, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Swift Package Indexing?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Swift Package Indexing, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Swift Package Indexing have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Swift Package Indexing has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Swift Package Indexing?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Swift Package Indexing:

1. Under the Radar
2. Compile Swift Podcast
3. AppStories
4. Dev Conversations
5. Accidental Tech Podcast

How many episodes of Swift Package Indexing are there?

Swift Package Indexing launched 3 years ago and published 57 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Swift Package Indexing?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Swift Package Indexing?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Swift Package Indexing from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Swift Package Indexing?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Swift Package Indexing. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Swift Package Indexing?

Recent guests on Swift Package Indexing include:

1. Marc Prud'hommeaux
2. Holly Borla
3. Holly Baller
4. Cindy Chin

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days