[candiddevmike]

Why would that make it more worthwhile? What are the compelling reasons to use Swift instead of Go?

[codetrotter]

For example if you already know, and use, Swift because you are an app developer who’s been developing apps for iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, then improved cross-platform support would be very desirable.

[h12nz]

Because it has much nicer ergonomics. Why would anyone create a modern language with nil.

[jen20]

Sum types is sufficient reason alone.

[citrus1330]

It's a better language.