Explore the evolution and unique features of Swift in this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the rapid development and adoption of Apple's programming language, now in its third version and fully open-sourced. Discover how Swift fits into the modern programming landscape, its potential as a functional language, and its impact on Apple development. Learn about key language features such as type inference, string interpolation, and functional programming concepts. Gain insights into Swift's relevance both within and outside the Apple ecosystem. Follow along with a practical demonstration on creating sessions and working with dates in Swift.