sfdk-init

Initialize a new project of the given type

$ sfdk init [[-t|--type]] [type]

$ sfdk init [[-t|--type]] [type] [[-b|--builder]] [builder]

$ sfdk init [[-t|--type]] [type] --force

$ sfdk init [[-l|--list-types]]

sfdk-init [project_name]

project_name
    The name of the project to be created. A directory with this name will be created in the current working directory to hold the project files.

The sfdk-init command is a utility provided by the Swift for Docker Kit (SFDK) for quickly bootstrapping new Swift projects specifically designed for deployment within Docker containers. It simplifies the process of setting up a project with a basic structure, Dockerfile, and necessary configuration files for containerization. It automates the creation of essential files and directories, streamlining the initial project setup. This tool aims to make it easier for developers to create and deploy Swift applications in a containerized environment, reducing the amount of manual configuration required. The tool simplifies using Swift in Docker environments by automating the setup process. It creates a basic project structure suitable for Docker deployment. It sets up dependencies and initial files, making it easier to start developing Swift apps within containers.

The sfdk-init command assumes you have Swift and the Swift Package Manager installed and configured on your system. It also requires Docker to be installed if you intend to build and run the generated Docker image. The exact structure and content created by sfdk-init may vary depending on the version of the Swift for Docker Kit used.

The sfdk-init command typically creates a directory structure similar to this:

project_name/
  Sources/
    project_name/
      main.swift
  Package.swift
  Dockerfile

Where:
  Sources/: Contains the Swift source code.
  Package.swift: Defines the Swift package dependencies.
  Dockerfile: Contains instructions for building the Docker image.

To create a new project named 'MyWebApp', you would run:
sfdk-init MyWebApp
This will create a directory named 'MyWebApp' in your current directory, pre-populated with the basic project files.

Then you can navigate into the directory with:
cd MyWebApp
And then run the build with:
docker build -t mywebapp .

The sfdk-init command was introduced as part of the Swift for Docker Kit project to address the need for simplified Docker-based Swift application development. It aims to facilitate the deployment of Swift apps in containers. It was created to reduce the complexity and configuration needed to set up containerized Swift projects.

docker(1), swift(1), swift-package(1)