In this blog post, the author discusses the incorporation of Swift in the OS and its impact on app developers. The author acknowledges a complaint made on the Swift Forums and refrains from dismissing it with a snarky comment. They proceed to explain the trade-off between static and dynamic linking for libraries shipped with the OS. The author then delves into the history of personal computers and the evolution of program dependencies on the host OS. They explore the model followed by Apple before Swift, the challenges faced during the transition, and the limitations and alternatives available to improve the situation for developers. Ultimately, the author leaves it open for debate whether Swift-in-the-OS was a good trade-off for app developers.
https://belkadan.com/blog/2022/10/Swift-in-the-OS/