One of the main reasons behind Kotlin’s popularity was its perfect compatibility with Java 6 . That helped Kotlin make a name for itself as a suitable alternative to Java. Then, last year, Google announced Kotlin as a first-class programming language for writing Android apps.
Read moreWhat is the best Kotlin course?
Best Kotlin Courses
Read moreWhere can I learn Kotlin?
Here are 6 best resources to learn Kotlin programming .
Read moreWhere should I start with Kotlin?
If Kotlin is your first programming language, we recommend starting with the Atomic Kotlin book or signing up for the free Kotlin Basics track on JetBrains Academy .
Read moreDid Google buy Kotlin?
Unlike the Swift programming language, which was an internal Apple project and then open sourced later, Google won’t own Kotlin . The language will continue to be developed and supported by JetBrains — the company is partnering with Google to set up a nonprofit Kotlin foundation to shepherd the language.
Read moreWhy does Google like Kotlin?
Have you ever thought how much Google paid to introduce Kotlin into Android? This question usually surprises the developers I talk to about this topic. The answer in most cases is that Google got Kotlin for free because it is released under Apache 2.0 open-source license .
Read moreIs Android moving to Kotlin?
Ever since Android app development began, Java was Google’s official programming language. Yet, the position of authority is now locked by Kotlin . At its I/O keynote declaration in 2017, Google announced Kotlin to be the official programming language for coding Android applications.
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