Kotlin Get Started
Kotlin Get Started
Kotlin is a modern, trending programming language that was released in 2016 by JetBrains. It has become incredibly popular, especially since Google announced it as the preferred language for Android app development.
Why Learn Kotlin?
- Fully Compatible with Java: Kotlin is fully interoperable with Java. You can use Java frameworks and libraries in your Kotlin projects, and vice versa.
- Concise: Kotlin drastically reduces the amount of boilerplate code you need to write compared to Java.
- Safe: Kotlin is designed to eliminate the danger of null pointer exceptions (the "Billion Dollar Mistake") from your code.
- Easy to Learn: If you already know Java or C#, learning Kotlin will be a breeze. Even if you don't, its syntax is very intuitive for beginners.
What is Kotlin Used For?
- Mobile applications (specifically Android apps)
- Server-side (backend) web development
- Data science
- Desktop applications
Getting Started
To start writing Kotlin code, you don't necessarily need to install anything right away. You can use online IDEs (like the Kotlin Playground) to try it out.
However, for real development, installing IntelliJ IDEA (built by the creators of Kotlin) or Android Studio is highly recommended, as they provide the best out-of-the-box Kotlin support.