Project Title

Sourcery — Swift Meta-programming Tool for Eliminating Boilerplate Code

Overview

Sourcery is a Swift code generator that automates the creation of boilerplate code, enhancing developer productivity and code consistency. Built on top of Apple's SwiftSyntax, it extends language abstractions to generate repetitive code automatically, saving time and reducing human error in large projects.

Key Features

Automates the generation of boilerplate code
Supports the creation of mocks for protocols
Integrates with SwiftSyntax for code generation
Provides a powerful Stencil editor with Sourcery Pro

Use Cases

Reducing the need to write hundreds of lines of code for protocol mocks
Automatically updating mock code when refactoring or adding properties
Implementing derived Equality and automatic Codable conformance
Solving arbitrary problems across the codebase through meta-programming

Advantages

Saves significant time by eliminating repetitive code
Ensures consistency across mock implementations
Reduces the likelihood of human errors in boilerplate code
Extends the capabilities of Swift for more efficient code generation

Limitations / Considerations

May have a learning curve for developers new to meta-programming
Requires understanding of SwiftSyntax for advanced customization
The effectiveness depends on the project's need for boilerplate code reduction

SwiftGen: A tool for generating Swift code for resources like localizable strings, Core Data models, etc., differing in its focus on resource processing rather than meta-programming. -Stencil: A template language for Swift, which Sourcery uses for code generation, offering a different approach as a standalone templating solution. -XcodeGen: A tool that generates Xcode project files, focusing on project configuration rather than code generation.

Basic Information

GitHub: https://github.com/krzysztofzablocki/Sourcery
Stars: 7,925
License: Unknown
Last Commit: 2025-10-07

📊 Project Information

Project Name: Sourcery
GitHub URL: https://github.com/krzysztofzablocki/Sourcery
Programming Language: Swift
⭐ Stars: 7,925
🍴 Forks: 635
📅 Created: 2016-12-11
🔄 Last Updated: 2025-10-07

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