Fluent

Fluent is an open-source Swift framework for building type-safe, expressive database queries and models, primarily used with Vapor for server-side Swift development. It provides an object-relational mapping (ORM) layer that allows developers to interact with databases using Swift code instead of raw SQL, supporting multiple database backends like PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQLite, and MongoDB. The framework emphasizes safety, performance, and a declarative syntax for database operations.

Also known as: Fluent ORM, Fluent Framework, Vapor Fluent, Fluent Database, Fluent Swift

Why learn Fluent?

Developers should learn Fluent when building server-side applications in Swift, especially with the Vapor web framework, as it simplifies database interactions and reduces boilerplate code. It is ideal for projects requiring type safety, such as APIs, web apps, or microservices, where leveraging Swift's strong typing can prevent runtime errors and improve maintainability. Use cases include e-commerce platforms, content management systems, or any application needing robust data persistence with Swift.

Learning Resources

• docs: Fluent Documentation
• tutorial: Vapor University - Fluent Tutorial
• book: Ray Wenderlich - Server-Side Swift with Vapor and Fluent
• tutorial: Hacking with Swift - Fluent Introduction