Kotlin lets you choose the version of JVM for execution. By default, the Kotlin/JVM compiler produces Java 8 compatible bytecode . If you want to make use of optimizations available in newer versions of Java, you can explicitly specify the target Java version from 9 to 17.
Read moreDoes Kotlin have JVM?
Kotlin mainly targets the JVM , but also compiles to JavaScript (e.g., for frontend web applications using React) or native code via LLVM (e.g., for native iOS apps sharing business logic with Android apps). Language development costs are borne by JetBrains, while the Kotlin Foundation protects the Kotlin trademark.
Read moreHow do you use Kotlin multiplatform?
Update your application
Read moreWhich apps are built using Kotlin?
Here are the 15 Android Apps That are Made Using Kotlin for Android
Read moreHow do I create a library Kotlin?
To create a new library module in your project, proceed as follows:
Read moreCan we use Kotlin for Web development?
Though Kotlin is now considered an official language for Android development, it is a full-stack solution. Thus, it can also be used for web development . Kotlin runs on JVM and therefore, it helps you build web applications using Java frameworks such as Sprint, Vaadin, Hadoop, and more.
Read moreWhen was Kotlin multiplatform released?
At Google I/O 2017, Google announced first-class support for Kotlin on Android. Kotlin 1.2 was released on November 28, 2017 . Sharing code between JVM and JavaScript platforms feature was newly added to this release (as of version 1.4 multiplatform programming is an alpha feature upgraded from “experimental”).
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