By completing this course, learners will:

• Write backend applications using Swift.

• Build APIs and microservices with Vapor.

• Connect Swift applications to SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Implement security and authentication features.

• Deploy Swift services on Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.

• Apply best practices for scaling and maintaining server-side Swift apps.

Course Syllabus

Module 1: Introduction to Server-Side Swift

• Why use Swift for backend?

• Swift vs Node.js, Go, and Java

• Overview of Vapor and Kitura

Module 2: Getting Started with Swift & Vapor

• Installing Swift on macOS/Linux

• Setting up Vapor framework

• Building your first API

Module 3: Swift Language Essentials

• Variables, types, and optionals

• Functions and closures

• Structs, classes, and protocols

Module 4: APIs & Routing

• RESTful API design with Vapor

• Handling routes and controllers

• Error handling and middleware

Module 5: Database Integrations

• Connecting to PostgreSQL and MySQL

• Using Fluent ORM in Vapor

• MongoDB integration

Module 6: Authentication & Security

• Implementing JWT authentication

• User sessions and roles

• Securing APIs and middleware

Module 7: Microservices with Swift

• Designing microservices in Swift

• Inter-service communication

• Deploying Swift microservices

Module 8: GraphQL in Swift

• Introduction to GraphQL

• GraphQL APIs with Vapor plugins

• Real-world GraphQL examples

Module 9: Deployment & Scaling

• Dockerizing Swift applications

• Kubernetes deployment

• Deploying to AWS, GCP, and Heroku

Module 10: Real-World Projects

• Building a blog backend in Swift

• E-commerce API with authentication

• Chat service with WebSockets

Module 11: Monitoring & Performance

• Logging and metrics in Swift

• Performance optimization techniques

• Debugging and profiling tools

Module 12: Best Practices & Future Trends

• Structuring backend Swift projects

• CI/CD with Swift applications

• Future of Swift on the server

Learners will receive a Certificate of Completion from Uplatz, validating their expertise in Swift for server-side development. This certification demonstrates readiness for roles in backend engineering, full-stack development, and cloud-native app design.

Swift for Server skills prepare learners for roles such as:

• Backend Developer (Swift)

• Full-Stack Developer (iOS + Swift server)

• API Engineer

• Cloud Application Developer

• Software Engineer (Swift ecosystem)

Swift is increasingly being adopted by startups and enterprises building end-to-end solutions with Swift across client and server, creating new opportunities for backend developers.

1. What is Swift for Server?
   It’s the use of Swift programming language for backend development, typically with frameworks like Vapor.

2. How does Swift compare to Node.js or Go for backend work?
   Swift is type-safe and performance-oriented, making it closer to Go, but with syntax familiar to iOS developers.

3. What is Vapor?
   Vapor is the most popular server-side Swift framework for building APIs, web apps, and services.

4. What databases are supported in Swift?
   PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB are commonly supported via Fluent ORM.

5. How does authentication work in Swift backends?
   Via JWT tokens, sessions, and middleware-based role enforcement.

6. Can Swift be used for microservices?
   Yes, Swift is well-suited for lightweight, scalable microservices.

7. Does Swift support GraphQL APIs?
   Yes, using Vapor plugins and libraries for GraphQL.

8. How do you deploy Swift backends?
   Using Docker, Kubernetes, or cloud services like AWS and GCP.

9. What are advantages of Swift on the server?
   Type safety, performance, code reuse (client + server), and growing ecosystem.

10. Where is Swift for Server commonly used?
    In iOS app backends, SaaS startups, e-commerce, and real-time services.