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Swift currently focuses on object-graph serialization (Fory.serialize / Fory.deserialize).

Current Status

  • Object graph serialization: supported
  • Cross-language xlang object protocol: supported
  • Swift row-format APIs: not exposed yet

Recommended Approach Today

  • Use object serialization for application payloads
  • Use compatible mode for schema evolution across service versions
  • Use xlang mode for interoperability with other Fory runtimes

Future Direction

Row-format support in Swift can be added without changing existing object serialization APIs. Until then, treat row-format features as unavailable in Swift runtime code.