This article explores the similarities and differences between Swift and Rust, particularly in memory management and language design. It highlights how Rust offers low-level control while Swift prioritizes ease of use and higher-level abstractions. The author argues that both languages have distinct strengths depending on the use case.

The article discusses Swift's reference counting mechanism, explaining how it manages memory automatically through strong and weak references. It highlights the importance of understanding reference cycles and provides tips for avoiding memory leaks in Swift applications.