Swift Programming Tutorial for Windows CLI
Swift is a powerful, modern, and intuitive programming language developed by Apple for building apps across all Apple platforms. However, Swift isn’t just limited to macOS or iOS—thanks to official Windows support, you can now learn and run Swift directly from your Windows machine using command-line tools. This tutorial series is designed for absolute beginners who want to explore Swift programming without needing Xcode or macOS. Whether you’re a student, developer, or enthusiast looking to build logic, tools, or prototypes using Swift’s elegant syntax, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know—step by step. Starting from installing Swift on Windows, we’ll cover variables, data types, control flow, functions, collections, and more. You’ll also learn about advanced features like closures, optionals, structs, and error handling. Finally, we’ll build real-world CLI projects and even explore SQLite database integration with Swift. With hands-on examples and clear explanations, this syllabus will help you build a strong foundation in Swift programming using only your Windows terminal. Let’s dive in and start writing your first Swift program today—no Apple hardware required!
Learn Swift step-by-step using Windows terminal with official Swift binaries. No Xcode required. Perfect for CLI projects and logic development.
Module 1: Introduction to Swift & Setup
- What is Swift?
- Installing Swift on Windows
- Setting up environment variables
- Running Swift programs using CLI
- Writing your first Swift script (
hello.swift
)
Module 2: Swift Basics
- Variables and Constants (
var
,let
) - Data Types:
Int
,Double
,String
,Bool
- Type Inference and Type Safety
- String Interpolation
- Comments
Module 3: Operators & Expressions
- Arithmetic operators
- Comparison operators
- Logical operators
- Assignment operators
- Ternary conditional operator
Module 4: Control Flow
if
,else if
,else
switch
statementsfor-in
,while
,repeat-while
break
,continue
, andfallthrough
Module 5: Functions
- Defining and calling functions
- Function parameters and return types
- External and internal parameter names
- Default and variadic parameters
- Returning tuples
Module 6: Collections
- Arrays
- Dictionaries
- Sets
- Looping over collections
Module 7: Optionals
- What are Optionals?
if let
andguard let
unwrapping- Optional chaining
- Nil coalescing operator
- Implicitly unwrapped optionals
Module 8: Structs and Classes
- Properties and methods
init
initializersmutating
methods in structs- Value vs. reference types
Module 9: Enums and Tuples
- Basic enum syntax
- Associated and raw values
- Tuple syntax and usage
- Pattern matching
Module 10: Error Handling
do-try-catch
blocktry?
,try!
usage- Throwing functions
Module 11: Closures
- Syntax and types of closures
- Using closures as function parameters
- Trailing closures
- Capturing values
Module 12: Advanced Swift (CLI)
- Protocols
- Extensions
- Generics
map
,filter
,reduce
- Working with
CommandLine.arguments
Module 13: Mini CLI Projects
- Simple Calculator
- To-Do List App
- Student Marksheet Generator
- Contact Book
Module 14: SQLite Database with Swift
- Installing SQLite on Windows
- Using SQLite C APIs in Swift
- Connecting and querying SQLite database
- Building a notes app or CLI blog engine
Bonus: Swift Package Manager & Compilation
- Using SPM to organize code
- Building Swift executables with
swiftc
- Creating reusable CLI tools