Learn SWIFT-WASM with Real Code Examples

Updated Nov 25, 2025

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Architecture

Swift source code processed by SwiftWasm toolchain

LLVM backend compiles to Wasm32

Optional WASI layer for system APIs

JS bridge (JavaScriptKit) for browser interop

Wasm binary executed in browser or embedded runtime

Rendering Model

Swift -> SwiftWasm compiler -> LLVM -> Wasm binary

Interop via JavaScriptKit

DOM controlled by JS -> Swift calls

Event loop integrated with JS

Async execution supported

Architectural Patterns

Swift + Wasm client-side SPAs

WASI-based Swift CLIs

Edge microservices with Swift

Swift browser games

Full-stack Swift (backend + wasm)

Real World Architectures

Swift + Vapor backend + SwiftWasm frontend

WASI-based Swift microservices

SwiftWasm plugin architecture

Browser Swift apps with JS UI frameworks

Swift logic embedded in Rust/Go/JS apps via Wasm

Design Principles

Swift-first developer experience

Portable, safe WebAssembly execution

Native Swift PM integration

Seamless JS interop

Predictable performance and safety

Scalability Guide

Deploy SwiftWasm at edge locations

Stateless Wasm modules scale horizontally

Use caching/CDN for static assets

Leverage WASI runtime scaling

Small SwiftWasm microservices in Spin/WasmCloud

Migration Guide

Identify Swift code compatible with WASI

Remove Apple framework dependencies

Integrate JavaScriptKit for browser features

Compile to wasm32 target

Optimize and deploy