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You're right—and the same applies to Kotlin. Swift is more like Rust, C, and C++ in that it compiles directly to machine code. So yes, Swift is currently listed under the wrong category.

As for Kotlin, it could reasonably be placed under either "Web & scripting" or "Compiled," depending on how it's used. Since Kotlin can also compile to JavaScript, its classification depends on the context. If we're talking about Android development, then Kotlin is clearly a compiled systems language.

To clarify: Swift is a compiled, statically typed systems language, much like Rust, C++, or Go. Its core toolchain (swiftc) compiles code into native binaries.



This is a quirky response. Kotlin might be able to compile to JS the same way C++ can compile to WASM but I don't think that's it's primary purpose. Either put them in their idiomatic category or don't bother categorizing at all.


I'm pretty sure OPs reply is direct from an LLM


most of replies from OP sure sound like it.


I am not good at English. but I am sure my claim is correct and it my idea not LLM's


added note on the readme




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