[Objective-C] Import Swift into Objective-C Project

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Although Swift is widely used to develop iOS app today and you can even get an iOS developer job without knowing a bit of Objective-C, sometimes it’s still inevitable to face Objective-C, especially at work. You might be assigned the task of maintaining an old project or developing an app based on an old Objective-C project. Either situation could be quite challenging to a Swift programmer who barely knows Objective-C. So, a little knowledge of incorporating Swift into Objective-C might save you some trouble of dealing with it.

Import Swift Code File

Create a Bridging Header by Xcode

The first time you add a Swift file to an Objective-C project, this dialogue box will appear, asking if you would like to create a bridging header. Make sure you click Create Bridging Header, then Xcode will configure everything for you.

This prompt shows only once. If you miss it, don’t worry, you can still create the bridging header manually by adding a header file.

Create a Bridging Header Manually

• Add a header file: File >New > File > (Source) Header File. You should name the fileTargetName-Bridging-Header. Click “Create”, this header file will show on project navigator.