Overview
Let’s get started with Kotlin Programming language. Kotlin is an object-oriented, general-purpose, modern cross-platform programming language developed by JetBrains.
Kotlin is statically typed, and JVM-targeted ( fully interoperable with Java). Kotlin is Android’s official language with excellent IDE and Build tools support.
Kotlin Features
To understand Kotlin features:
https://www.testingdocs.com/kotlin-features/
Kotlin IDE support
Kotlin has excellent IDE support.
- Android Studio
- IntelliJ IDEA
- Eclipse
- NetBeans
Build Tool support
Tools that support Kotlin are:
- Gradle
- Apache Maven
- Apache Ant
Kotlin is shipped bundled with popular IDE tools. We can download and install one of these IDE tools to start working with Kotlin.
- IntelliJ IDEA
- Android Studio
Steps to install IntelliJ IDEA on Windows:
https://www.testingdocs.com/download-intellij-ide-on-windows-11/
Create New Kotlin Project
Steps to create Kotlin project in IntelliJ IDEA
https://www.testingdocs.com/create-new-kotlin-project/
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