An Introduction to Kotlin

An Introduction to Kotlin
by Miguel Norberto

Kotlin is a statically typed programming language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine.

It was created by JetBrains in 2010 and open-sourced in 2011. Kotlin is designed to be concise, pragmatic, and interoperable with Java code. As a result, programs written in Kotlin can call out Java code quickly, and vice versa.

Kotlin has been growing in popularity over the past few years. It is currently the second most widespread language on GitHub, after JavaScript. In addition, large companies such as Google, Square, and Airbnb use Kotlin in production.

Kotlin is an excellent choice for Android development because it helps reduce boilerplate code compared to Java. Additionally, Google has announced that Kotlin will be an official language for Android development starting from Android Studio 3.

History: Where did Kotlin come from?

Kotlin is a statically typed programming language that runs on the Java virtual machine. JetBrains created it, a software development company based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Kotlin was announced in 2011, and its first official release was in February of 2016.

Features: What makes Kotlin unique?

Kotlin is a statically-typed programming language that runs on the Java virtual machine. It was created by JetBrains in 2011 and open-sourced in 2016.

Kotlin is interoperable with Java and can be used to develop Android apps.

Kotlin is a statically typed programming language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine. JetBrains created it, a software development company based in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Kotlin is unique because it is interoperable with Java and Android and offers features not found in Java.

Development: How do you develop in Kotlin?

When it comes to development, a few languages come to mind. One of these is Kotlin. However, developing in Kotlin can be tricky if you’re not familiar with the language. In this article, we will discuss how to grow in Kotlin.

One of the first things you’ll need is to install the Kotlin plugin for your IDE. You can find this plugin on the official Kotlin website. After installing the plugin, open up your project in your IDE. You should see a new “Kotlin” folder in your project structure. This is where all of your Kotlin code will go.

Now that you have your project set up let’s look at some basic Kotlin syntax. The first thing you’ll need to know is that Kotlin is an object-oriented language.

Applications: What are some applications of Kotlin?

Kotlin has found a lot of success in the Android development community. As a result, many popular applications have been rewritten in Kotlin. Some of these applications include Evernote, Pinterest, and Square Cash.

In addition to Android development, Kotlin has also been used for server-side development with Java 8. This is possible because Kotlin has full interoperability with Java. This means that developers can use both languages interchangeably in the same project.

Finally, Kotlin can also be used for desktop application development with the help of the KDE Frameworks 5. This allows developers to create cross-platform applications with a single codebase.

What’s the future of Kotlin?

Kotlin is a powerful language that is here to stay. It has many features that make it an attractive choice for development, and its popularity is only increasing. So if you’re looking for a new language to learn, Kotlin should be at the top of your list.

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