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Nimesha Kumarapperuma
Nimesha Kumarapperuma

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Why Kotlin?

Kotlin is a trendy programming language that aims to be expressive, and error-free. JetBrains software company which is the organization behind the famous IntelliJ concept integrated development environment (IDE) has invented this, and it's now an approved programming language for producing Android apps. Kotlin is a statically-typed language, cause of that its variables and features need to be specified with a specific type at compile time, making it fewer prone to errors and less complex to maintain.

One of the most significant advantages of Kotlin is, its compatibility with Java. Kotlin code may be turned into Java bytecode which it to execute on any platform that supports Java, including Android. Thereby it easier to integrate Kotlin into existing Java applications and to use Java libraries in Kotlin programs. Another benefit of Kotlin is ,that it has a short syntax.

Kotlin also contains several features that help to make it simpler to write solid and maintainable code. NullPointerExceptions are not uncommon in Java when a variable is null, leading the utility to fail. Null safety is built into Kotlin, which implies that the compiler determines if a variable may be null or not at assembly time. This makes it easier to write code that is more robust and less prone to errors. Kotlin also supports practical programming, which implies that it respects functions as good residents. This implies you may use capabilities as inputs in other methods, return features from features, and shop features in variables. This makes it less difficult to write code that is more modular and easier to test.

Kotlin is a popular programming language that is make programming easier, more succinct. Its Java compatibility, null protection, and support for practical programming make it an excellent candidate for writing Android applications as well as standard-motive programming.

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