Swift Algorithm Club
A collection of algorithms and data structures implemented in Swift, with explanations.
- Stars
- 29.1k
- Forks
- 4.9k
- Licence
- MIT
- Language
- Swift
- Last update
- 1.9 years ago
- Type
- Learning resource
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What it is
This repository collects classic algorithms and data structures, such as sorting, searching, and graphs, implemented in the Swift programming language. Each topic is meant to come with an explanation of how it works. People use it to learn or review computer science fundamentals in Swift. The README provided to me was empty, so this description relies on the repository's metadata and description only.
- Read the explanation of a data structure such as a linked list or heap and compare it with the Swift code
- Study a sorting or searching algorithm step by step
- Review graph algorithms as a refresher before an interview
Great for
- Swift developers who want to study core algorithms in their own language
- Students preparing for technical interviews in Swift
- Learners who prefer reading explanations alongside working code
Not ideal for
- Readers who need a ready-made library to drop into a production app, since this is a learning collection (reason: examples are for understanding, not packaged as dependencies)
- Developers who do not use Swift, since all implementations are in Swift (reason: language mismatch)
How to get it
- 1
Clone and build from source
Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/kodecocodes/swift-algorithm-club - 2
Run it
- Clone the repository to your computer
- Open the folder in your browser on GitHub or in a local editor
- Pick a topic folder, such as a data structure or algorithm you want to learn
- Read the explanation and compare it with the Swift source code
- 3
Get the most out of it
- Star or watch the repository on GitHub to track updates
- Read topics in order of your interest, since the README was unavailable to confirm a recommended path
- Try modifying the Swift code to see how behavior changes
Downloads
Strengths
- Covers a broad set of classic algorithms and data structures
- Pairs topics with explanations, according to its description
- Widely starred and publicly available under the MIT license
Trade-offs
- The README was not available to me, so I cannot confirm the exact list of topics or the depth of explanations
- Repository content may not reflect the latest Swift language versions; last push was 2024-12-06
- It is a study resource, not a installable tool, so there is no install or run process to describe
How it compares
| Project | Stars | Type | Level | Updated | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| swift-algorithm-club (this) | 29.1k | Learning resource | beginner | 1.9 years ago | Swift developers who want to study core algorithms in their own language |
| javascript-algorithms | 197k | Learning resource | beginner | 3 months ago | Students learning core computer science concepts in JavaScript |
| Java | 66.7k | Learning resource | beginner | 4 days ago | Students learning algorithms and data structures in Java |
| Rust | 26.1k | Learning resource | beginner | 23 days ago | Students learning algorithms who want working Rust code to read |
| Go | 18.2k | Learning resource | beginner | 3 months ago | Beginners learning Go who want to read working implementations of common algorithms |
| The-Complete-FAANG-Preparation | 12.3k | Learning resource | beginner | 25 days ago | Students preparing for technical software engineering interviews |
Stats synced from GitHub. The assessment above was drafted with AI from the project's README on 2026-10-29 and may miss recent changes — check the README before relying on a command. MIT licence: free to use, modify and distribute, including commercially, as long as you keep the copyright notice.