# Announcements **URL:** https://forums.swift.org/c/development/dev-announce/17.md [Latest](https://forums.swift.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.swift.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.swift.org/tags.md) --- ## [Swift 6.5 Release Process](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-5-release-process/90442)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2026, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-5-release-process/90442 "2026-11-05T06:36:18Z")
Swift 6.5 Release Process This post describes the release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 6.5. Snapshots of Swift 6.5 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 6.5 release branch will be posted regularly as part of c… --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.4.3 for Non-Darwin Platforms](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-4-3-for-non-darwin-platforms/90403)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-4-3-for-non-darwin-platforms/90403 "2026-11-03T08:19:32Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.4.3. Merge window open: Now Merge window close: Nov 17th 2026 Planned release: End of Nov 2026 Release manager: @mishal\_shah (shahmishal on GitH… --- ## [Updating llvm-project branch for swift:main (stable/23.x)](https://forums.swift.org/t/updating-llvm-project-branch-for-swift-main-stable-23-x/88326)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/updating-llvm-project-branch-for-swift-main-stable-23-x/88326 "2026-09-29T20:44:23Z")
We will be performing an update to the swift:main branch to support llvm-project:stable/23.x. CI Dashboard: Swift rebranch For those supporting other platforms if you would like to test against the llvm-project:stable/… --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.4.1 for Non-Darwin Platforms](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-4-1-for-non-darwin-platforms/89684)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-4-1-for-non-darwin-platforms/89684 "2026-09-21T20:32:27Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.4.1. Merge window open: Now Merge window close: September 30, 2026 Planned release: Beginning of October 2026 Release manager: @mishal\_shah (sha… --- ## [Swift 6.4 Release Process](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-4-release-process/85421)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2026, 4:49am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-4-release-process/85421 "2026-09-12T04:49:35Z")
Swift 6.4 Release Process This post describes the release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 6.4. Snapshots of Swift 6.4 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 6.4 release branch will be posted regularly as part of c… --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.3.4 for Non-Darwin Platforms](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-3-4-for-non-darwin-platforms/88288)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2026, 6:16am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-3-4-for-non-darwin-platforms/88288 "2026-08-08T06:16:32Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.3.4. Merge window open: Now Merge window close: July 24th 2026 Planned release: End of July 2026 Release manager: @mishal\_shah (shahmishal on Gi… --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.3.3 for Linux and Windows](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-3-3-for-linux-and-windows/86826)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-3-3-for-linux-and-windows/86826 "2026-05-20T14:53:08Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.3.3. Merge window open: Now Merge window close: Jun 12th 2026 Planned release: End of June 2026 Release manager: @mishal\_shah (shahmishal on Git… --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.3.1 for Linux and Windows](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-3-1-for-linux-and-windows/85715)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2026, 5:36am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-3-1-for-linux-and-windows/85715 "2026-04-28T05:36:38Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.3.1. Merge window open: Now Merge window close: April 10th 2026 Planned release: End of April 2026 Release manager: @mishal\_shah (shahmishal on … --- ## [Swift 6.3 Release Process](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-3-release-process/82843)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-3-release-process/82843 "2026-03-30T19:42:11Z")
Swift 6.3 Release Process This post describes the release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 6.3. Snapshots of Swift 6.3 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 6.3 release branch will be posted regularly as part of c… --- ## [Revised Code Owner role](https://forums.swift.org/t/revised-code-owner-role/84377)
**Author:** [@ahoppen](https://forums.swift.org/u/ahoppen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/revised-code-owner-role/84377 "2026-01-26T21:59:52Z")
This is a cross-post of the following post in the Contributor Experience category: Revised Code Owner role Over the last year, we have revised the Contributor Ladder for the Swift project to clarify the requirements a… --- ## [Holiday Schedule 2025](https://forums.swift.org/t/holiday-schedule-2025/83058)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/holiday-schedule-2025/83058 "2026-01-02T05:08:40Z")
Every year we lock down the merge access during the US holidays for everyone to enjoy time off and avoid returning to broken builds. This year, we are going to do the same by disabling the merge access during the followi… --- ## [Swift 6.3 Nightly Development Snapshots!](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-3-nightly-development-snapshots/83621)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2025, 1:39am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-3-nightly-development-snapshots/83621 "2025-12-09T01:39:28Z")
Swift 6.3 nightly development snapshots are now available on swift.org. Install via Swiftly swiftly install 6.3-snapshot Instructions for Docker and Windows installers are available on Install Swift | Swift.org --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.2.2 for Linux and Windows](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-2-2-for-linux-and-windows/83126)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-2-2-for-linux-and-windows/83126 "2025-11-10T18:45:56Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.2.2 for Linux and Windows. Merge window open: Now Merge window close: Nov 20th 2025 Planned release: End of Nov 2025 Release manager: @… --- ## [Swift 6.2 Release Process](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-2-release-process/78371)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-2-release-process/78371 "2025-10-21T16:35:22Z")
This post describes the release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 6.2. Snapshots of Swift 6.2 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 6.2 release branch will be posted regularly as part of continuous integration tes… --- ## [Updating llvm-project branch for swift:main (stable/21.x)](https://forums.swift.org/t/updating-llvm-project-branch-for-swift-main-stable-21-x/81184)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/updating-llvm-project-branch-for-swift-main-stable-21-x/81184 "2025-10-01T15:13:13Z")
We will be performing an update to the swift:main branch to support llvm-project:stable/21.x. CI Dashboard: Swift rebranch \[Jenkins\] For those supporting other platforms if you would like to test against the llvm-proje… --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.1.3 for Linux and Windows](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-1-3-for-linux-and-windows/80652)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 8:30pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-1-3-for-linux-and-windows/80652 "2025-09-08T20:30:21Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.1.3 for Linux and Windows. Merge window open: June 24th 2025 Merge window close: July 18th 2025 Planned release: End of July 2025 Release manage… --- ## [The 2025 Swift Mentorship Program](https://forums.swift.org/t/the-2025-swift-mentorship-program/80255)
**Author:** [@xedin](https://forums.swift.org/u/xedin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2025, 2:34pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/the-2025-swift-mentorship-program/80255 "2025-07-14T14:34:15Z")
The Swift Mentorship Program is back for 2025! You can learn about the Swift Mentorship Program, the 2025 timeline, and instructions for how to apply at Swift.org - Swift Mentorship Program. The Mentor Interest Survey i… --- ## [Development open for Swift 6.1.1 for Linux and Windows](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-1-1-for-linux-and-windows/79152)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2025, 2:15am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/development-open-for-swift-6-1-1-for-linux-and-windows/79152 "2025-06-01T02:15:22Z")
We are happy to announce the opening of the development phase for Swift 6.1.1 for Linux and Windows. Merge window open: 8th April 2025 Merge window close: 25th April 2025 Planned release: End of April 2025 Release mana… --- ## [Swift 6.1 Release Process](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-1-release-process/75442)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 2:46pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-1-release-process/75442 "2025-04-03T14:46:05Z")
Swift 6.1 Release Process This post describes the release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 6.1. Snapshots of Swift 6.1 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 6.1 release branch will be posted regularly as part of c… --- ## [GitHub Actions: New reusable workflows repository](https://forums.swift.org/t/github-actions-new-reusable-workflows-repository/74997)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2025, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/github-actions-new-reusable-workflows-repository/74997 "2025-03-08T22:17:19Z")
Swift project is beginning to explore the use of GitHub Actions within the swiftlang organization. In order to reduce the duplication of workflows across the organization, we are creating a new repository named github-wo… --- ## [A new Member contributor role that can trigger CI](https://forums.swift.org/t/a-new-member-contributor-role-that-can-trigger-ci/78075)
**Author:** [@ahoppen](https://forums.swift.org/u/ahoppen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 11:22pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/a-new-member-contributor-role-that-can-trigger-ci/78075 "2025-02-24T23:22:35Z")
This is a cross-post of the following post in the Contributor Experience category: A new Member contributor role that can trigger CI So far contributors to the Swift project on GitHub could have three roles: Everybody… --- ## [Holiday Schedule 2024](https://forums.swift.org/t/holiday-schedule-2024/75954)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2025, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/holiday-schedule-2024/75954 "2025-01-02T05:57:15Z")
Every year we lock down the merge access during the US holidays for everyone to enjoy time off and avoid returning to broken builds. This year, we are going to do the same by disabling the merge access during the followi… --- ## [Updating llvm-project branch for swift:main (stable/20240723)](https://forums.swift.org/t/updating-llvm-project-branch-for-swift-main-stable-20240723/73528)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 5:38am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/updating-llvm-project-branch-for-swift-main-stable-20240723/73528 "2024-10-03T05:38:16Z")
We will be performing an update to the swift:main branch to support llvm-project:stable/20240723. CI Dashboard: Swift rebranch \[Jenkins\] For those supporting other platforms if you would like to test against the llvm-p… --- ## [RFC: Inactive contributor policy + addition of the Emeritus role](https://forums.swift.org/t/rfc-inactive-contributor-policy-addition-of-the-emeritus-role/73024)
**Author:** [@parispittman](https://forums.swift.org/u/parispittman)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/rfc-inactive-contributor-policy-addition-of-the-emeritus-role/73024 "2024-09-20T15:41:15Z")
Contributors, As you’ve heard from Ted on June 10th, we are migrating Swift to its new home at GitHub.com/swiftlang. As part of this move, we’re building new roles and policies around access to the GitHub Swiftlang Orga… --- ## [Swift 6.0 Release Process](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-0-release-process/70220)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-0-release-process/70220 "2024-09-20T05:55:36Z")
Swift 6.0 Release Process This post describes the release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 6.0. Snapshots of Swift 6.0 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 6.0 release branch will be posted regularly as part of c… --- ## [The 2024 Swift Mentorship Program](https://forums.swift.org/t/the-2024-swift-mentorship-program/72563)
**Author:** [@xedin](https://forums.swift.org/u/xedin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2024, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/the-2024-swift-mentorship-program/72563 "2024-09-11T20:37:03Z")
The Swift Mentorship Program is back for 2024! You can learn about the Swift Mentorship Program, the 2024 timeline, and instructions for how to apply at Swift.org - Swift Mentorship Program. The Mentor Interest Survey i… --- ## [/swift is migrating today - details inside](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-is-migrating-today-details-inside/72628)
**Author:** [@parispittman](https://forums.swift.org/u/parispittman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 1:37am UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-is-migrating-today-details-inside/72628 "2024-06-21T01:37:02Z")
All, GitHub - apple/swift: The Swift Programming Language is migrating today, June 20th, at 5pm PT / 12am UTC, to github.com/swiftlang/swift. You will see a temporary blip in CI and builds. We will update this forum po… --- ## [Call for interest (video call kickoff ) - using Swift for embedded / bare-metal / low resources programming](https://forums.swift.org/t/call-for-interest-video-call-kickoff-using-swift-for-embedded-bare-metal-low-resources-programming/56911)
**Author:** [@tkremenek](https://forums.swift.org/u/tkremenek)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2024, 7:59pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/call-for-interest-video-call-kickoff-using-swift-for-embedded-bare-metal-low-resources-programming/56911 "2024-06-03T19:59:06Z")
As I promised weeks ago, I'd like to set up a "call for interest" in discussing community investment using Swift for embedded / bare-metal / low resources programming. There was vocalized interest in creating a workgrou… --- ## [Swift 6.0 Nightly Development Snapshots!](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-0-nightly-development-snapshots/70936)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-6-0-nightly-development-snapshots/70936 "2024-05-27T19:45:31Z")
Swift 6.0 nightly development snapshots now available on swift.org --- ## [Swift 5.10 Release Process](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-5-10-release-process/66911)
**Author:** [@mishal\_shah](https://forums.swift.org/u/mishal_shah)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.swift.org/t/swift-5-10-release-process/66911 "2023-08-23T19:48:21Z")
Swift 5.10 Release Process This post describes the release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 5.10. Snapshots of Swift 5.10 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 5.10 release branch will be posted regularly as part… [Next page](https://forums.swift.org/c/development/dev-announce/17.md?page=1)