Kotlin: Why you should totally switch to Kotlin
It’s time to start using a modern programming language KOTLIN is developed by JetBrains , and the fact that these are the people behind a suite of IDEs , such as IntelliJ and ReSharper , really shines through in Kotlin. It’s pragmatic and concise , and makes coding a satisfying and efficient experience. Although Kotlin compiles to both JavaScript and soon machine code , I’ll focus on its prime environment, the JVM . So here’s a couple of reasons why you should totally switch to Kotlin (in no particular order): 1. Java Interoperability Kotlin is 100% interoperable with Java . You can literally continue work on your old Java projects using Kotlin. All your favorite Java frameworks are still available , and whatever framework you’ll write in Kotlin is easily adopted by your stubborn Java loving friend. 2. Familiar Syntax Kotlin isn’t some weird language born in academia. Its syntax is familiar to any programmer coming from the OOP domain, and can be more o...