Swift on Android - Kotlin dev impressions
2025-11-20 , Sala 7

Java and Kotlin have traditionally dominated the Android development landscape. But,
it was recently announced that Android will become an officially supported platform for the Swift language.

In the talk, we will dive into how to write Android code with Swift.
What is the current maturity of support?
Can Swift interop with Kotlin code?
Are there some challenges?

This talk won’t be a “language war,” but a practical look at how usable Swift really is for Android development today.
You’ll leave with a clear picture of its current capabilities, limitations, and interoperability — and a grounded verdict from a Kotlin developer who put Swift on Android to the test.

Karlo is an Android Engineer with over five years of professional experience. He has worked on diverse domains for clients with worldwide reach, from Automotive to IoT. Beyond his passion for Android and Kotlin, he enjoys contributing to open-source, quirky board games and challenges at local pub quizzes.