Swift Evolution - Deploy/Usage Guide

Prerequisites

• Git - Version control system for cloning the repository
• Markdown editor - For viewing and editing proposal files (any text editor works)
• Web browser - For accessing the Swift Evolution forums and website
• Basic understanding of Swift - To understand and evaluate proposals

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/apple/swift-evolution.git
   cd swift-evolution
   

2. No additional installation required - This repository contains markdown files and documentation, not executable code.

Configuration

No configuration is required for this repository. All files are plain markdown and can be viewed directly.

Build & Run

Since this is a documentation repository, there is no build process:

1. View proposals locally:

   • Navigate to the proposals directory
   • Open any .md file in a markdown viewer or text editor

2. Contributing workflow:

   • Create a new branch for your proposal
   • Write your proposal following the template in proposals/0000-swift-template.md
   • Submit a pull request for review

Deployment

This repository is not deployed as an application. However, you can:

1. Host your own copy:

   # Push to your own GitHub repository
   git remote set-url origin https://github.com/YOUR_USERNAME/swift-evolution.git
   git push -u origin main
   

2. Use with GitHub Pages (for static documentation):

   • Enable GitHub Pages in your repository settings
   • Point to the main branch
   • Access at https://YOUR_USERNAME.github.io/swift-evolution/

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Issue: Cannot view markdown files properly Solution: Use a dedicated markdown viewer or GitHub's web interface for best rendering.

Issue: Proposal formatting errors Solution: Follow the template in proposals/0000-swift-template.md and check the proposal guidelines.

Issue: Unable to submit a proposal Solution: Ensure you've read the contributing guidelines and followed the process outlined in the README.

Resources

• Swift Evolution Forums - For discussion and feedback
• Swift Evolution Process - Official process documentation
• CHANGELOG - Swift language release notes

Getting Help

For questions about the Swift Evolution process, post in the Swift Evolution category on the Swift forums. For repository-specific issues, open a GitHub issue in this repository.