As already mentioned, Kotlin JVM requires the JVM to work . Kotlin compiles to JVM bytecode, which means it has the same requirements as Java (runtime and development kit).
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Kotlin code compilation By definition, Kotlin is a statically-typed open-source programming language generating code that can run on the JVM. To be able to run on the JVM it needs to compile to Java byte-code . If we check Kotlin’s FAQ, that is exactly what Kotlin compiler does.
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Kotlin is a general purpose, free, open source, statically typed “pragmatic” programming language initially designed for the JVM (Java Virtual Machine) and Android that combines object-oriented and functional programming features.23 Mar 2020
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The Kotlin compiler for JVM compiles Kotlin source files into Java class files . The command-line tools for Kotlin to JVM compilation are kotlinc and kotlinc-jvm . You can also use them for executing Kotlin script files.
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What does Kotlin compile down to? When targeting the JVM, Kotlin produces Java compatible bytecode. When targeting JavaScript, Kotlin transpiles to ES5. 1 and generates code which is compatible with module systems including AMD and CommonJS.
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