Kotlin/Native is a technology for compiling Kotlin code to native binaries which can run without a virtual machine. Kotlin/Native includes an LLVM-based backend for the Kotlin compiler and a native implementation of the Kotlin standard library.
Read moreDoes Kotlin compile to Java or bytecode?
Scala and Kotlin both compile to JVM byte code , not actual Java code. You can disassemble the Java byte code to Java source code but it won’t be very readable.
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Kotlin/JVM compiler options 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.
Read moreWhy should I use Kotlin instead of Java?
A central focus of Kotlin is to enable mixed-language projects . Kotlin also introduces improved syntax, as well as concise expressions and abstractions. Using Kotlin with Java reduces excessive boilerplate code, which is a huge win for Android developers.
Read moreHow do I write a document with Kotlin?
The format used to write documentation comments for Kotlin declarations is similar to Java’s Javadoc and is called KDoc . Just as in Javadoc, KDoc comments begin with /** and use tags starting with @ to document specific parts of a declaration.
Read moreDoes JavaDoc work with Kotlin?
The language used to document Kotlin code (the equivalent of Java’s JavaDoc) is called KDoc . In its essence, KDoc combines JavaDoc’s syntax for block tags (extended to support Kotlin’s specific constructs) and Markdown for inline markup.
Read moreWhy did Android switch to Kotlin?
Kotlin makes development more efficient and your life easier That saves you time, making coding much more enjoyable rather than an administrative nightmare of spaghetti code . There are plenty of features in Kotlin that makes it a practical solution to today’s programming challenges.
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