Swift Packages and the need for metadata

1 · Erica Sadun · June 18, 2020, 6:44 p.m.
Right now, a Swift Package defines the sources and dependencies for successful compilation. The PackageDescription specifies items like the supported Swift version, linker settings, and so forth. What it does not do is offer metadata. You won’t find email for the active project manager, a list of major authors, descriptive tags, an abstract or discussion of […]...