Swift 3 & Xcode 8? Swift 4 & Xcode 9?

There is nothing wrong with using either. Just remember in a few short months, you will be upgraded to xcode 9 when its made standard. You should try to use Xcode 9, and fill in any gaps or discrepancies with a little research. If all else fails and you cant figure it out; since they can be installed side by side, go back to xcode 8.

Hi Alphonso - As a beginner Xcode 9/Swift 4 are not needed, but on the flip side there is nothing wrong with using them. If you are interested I would read up on changes because eventually Xcode 9 and Swift 4 will be the standard. I have been programming in Swift since its implementation, coming from an objective-c background. Where I work we have completely transitioned everything over to Swift but still keep our objective-c projects. I cannot disagree that Treehouse is a great resource and is the reason I am on here because I wanted to see how effective it was compared to Udemy, plus it keeps me refreshed on my Swift code. I would encourage you to learn as much as you can about Swift and code as much as you can, in no time you will be at the level where you can get an entry level Swift job!

Hi Alphonso - Sounds like you have a great plan in place to reach your goals. Happy coding :)

Hi there, I have just come across this as I was also stuck too. I am doing the beginners ios course and reading/following the documents attached which are Swift 4. I didnt realise this until some code I was inputting onto Xcode 8 was coming up as errors (forgive me i am completely new to this).

Are there any tutorials on Swift 4 on Treehouse? I am getting a little confused with everything at the moment...

I have Xcode 8, learning Swift 3 on treehouse but following and practice Apples Swift 4 guidance.....is this wrong? Should I be using xcode 9 and continue practicing as per Apples guidance Swift 4?

Also would Treehouse Swift 3 video tutorials still be appropriate? (sorry its obvious but I am new to this and have no idea)

thanks

Kavita

Hi Thomas,

Is it available to download? I cant seem to find it? and also can I transfer what I have learnt from Swift 3 onto xcode 9?

thanks

Its available from the Apple Developer Portal. You may or may not need to be an active registered developer (fork over $100) to get access to the Beta... not sure on that one.

Hi Thomas,

I think you are correct. I am guessing it would be free to download maybe in the next few months though.

Until then I will continue to use Xcode 8 with swift 3.

Is there a massive difference between Swift 3 and 4? Would there be any overlaps with Swift 3 and 4? in other words could this still work once I have xcode 9?

thanks

Swift 4 will encompass all of swift 3; with improvements, changes, and removals. From what I am hearing, there is not a huge gap in the two.

You should be able to view the Swift 4 Docs

Hi Pasan,

Ok thanks for your reply. Making sense now!

Ok for now do you advise I should continue with the iOS beginner track (Swift 3) on Xcode 8 and not bother too much with Swift 4 documentation? Or will Swift 4 cover all of Swift 3 with obvious added features to the code therefore still being beneficial to read along with your videos?

Thanks

Kavita