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What is Swift runtime and how does it impact performance?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Swift runtime manages dynamic features like type metadata, reflection, and dispatch.
Deep explanation
The Swift runtime handles memory layout, ARC, dynamic casting, and protocol dispatch. Performance is influenced by whether calls are static or dynamic (e.g., protocol witness tables).
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