💡 [RFC] Topic: Swift and Machine Learning

[donmowry]

Keywords

• Swift
• Python
• Machine Learning
• Dynamic Languages
• Interoperability

Summary

Swift gained interoperability with scripting languages in Swift 4.2 with the addition of @dynamicMemberLookup. Python, for one, is widely used in machine learning contexts.

• What are the advantages of using Swift in this field?
• What other fields could apply these same advantages?
• What other changes would Swift need to improve this interop?
• What are the potential pitfalls of these changes?
• Can Swift replace existing Python solutions in machine learning, for instance? Should it?

In the continuing goal of Swift world-domination, it would be good to discuss the current state of this in a particular field and what the broader implications might mean currently and in the future.

[RFC]

What other information should I include? Who are the experts that could discuss this topic?

[BasThomas]

This sounds like a really interesting idea! I think @lattner might know some people that can contribute to this episode :)

[lattner]

Yeah, I know a thing or two about this. I'm happy to let @dynamicwebpaige figure out if something related to S4TF makes sense here. It might make more sense to wait a bit though.