Vapor

Vapor is a powerful, open-source web framework for Swift, designed for building high-performance web applications, APIs, and backend services. It leverages Swift’s safety and speed while providing a modern development experience similar to other web frameworks like Express.js and Django. Vapor is optimized for macOS and Linux, making it a great choice for developers working in Apple’s ecosystem.

Key Features of Vapor:

• Written in Swift, offering strong type safety and performance

• Asynchronous and non-blocking for high-speed applications

• Built-in support for databases like PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQLite

• Supports WebSockets, authentication, and caching

• Compatible with macOS and Linux for flexible deployment

Best Use Cases for Vapor:

• Developing backend services for iOS and macOS applications

• Creating RESTful and GraphQL APIs

• Building real-time applications using WebSockets

• Developing cloud-native applications with Swift