Developer Voices Can Kotlin take you everywhere?
May 24, 2023
Kris Jenkins, an expert from Google specializing in Kotlin, dives into the versatile programming language. He discusses Kotlin's evolution, its rise within the Android ecosystem, and the integration of multi-platform capabilities. The conversation explores how Kotlin bridges functional and object-oriented programming while highlighting the exciting future advancements on the horizon. Kris also introduces the innovative Android Studio Bot, which revolutionizes coding efficiency. Finally, he offers practical tips for beginners eager to start their Kotlin journey.
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Kotlin's Modernity and Ecosystem Focus
- Kotlin is a modern language without the baggage of older languages, making evolution easier.
- It prioritizes developer experience and ecosystem growth, minimizing breaking changes.
Kotlin's IDE Support
- Kotlin's IDE support is best in IntelliJ and Android Studio, given JetBrains' focus on tooling.
- VS Code support exists through LSP, but it's community-driven and not as robust.
Leveraging Coroutines for Asynchronous Programming
- Use Kotlin's coroutines for asynchronous programming, offering a simplified model with async/await syntax.
- Coroutines work across all Kotlin platforms, handling both request/response and stream-based operations.