The commonly used data structures (Set/ List/ Map) are immutable, unless explicitly declared as mutable. Immutability – Kotlin encourages immutable data structures. Notably, Kotlin collections can interoperate with Java collections. Java classes from frameworks can be imported and used in Kotlin and vice versa. Interoperability with Java – Kotlin is significantly better than other JVM languages in this area. Let’s take a look at some of the features Kotlin brings. This approach combined with the backing from JetBrains and Google, make it a serious contender. It is a long overdue evolution to a better Java while conserving the JVM and the vast library space. Kotlin gets a lot of things right, both in terms of the language and the ecosystem. The case for KotlinĪ number of languages have attempted to better Java. Kotlin’s recent successes and maturity level put in a good place for it to make inroads into the server side. ![]() JetBrains has a stated goal of making Kotlin a multi-platform language and provide 100% Java interoperability. It got its big break when it was endorsed by Google in 2017 for Android development. Kotlin compiler creates bytecode compatible with the JVM, allowing it to run on the JVM and interoperate with existing libraries. It is a statically typed language which aims to provide a blend of OO and FP programming styles. ![]() Kotlin is one of the newer languages on the JVM from JetBrains, the makers of IntelliJ.
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