Kotlin is a modern alternative to Java that supports functional programming in the JVM. Here's a first look at programming with Kotlin using some of the concepts and syntax you already know from Java.

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The Java virtual machine provides a high-performance, universal runtime for a wealth of popular languages beyond just Java. In this article, we’ll look at the characteristic strengths and common use ...

The vast majority of developers who use a JVM (Java Virtual Machine) language still use Java, but a sizable chunk of the population is shifting to Kotlin, a JVM-compatible language developed by ...

The enterprise is developing software in a host of languages these days, with a few commonly recognized coding options including Java, Scala, Groovy, Clojure, Python, Ruby, C++ and Haskell. Along with ...

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If you're not a mobile developer working with Android, chances are you haven't heard of Kotlin. If you are an Android programmer, it's the best thing since sliced bread. While Java has long been ...

Kotlin is a hot programming language right now, and its eclipse of Java for Android mobile development might leave Visual Studio developers wondering how they can get in on the action. The already ...

The popularity of Kotlin among both Java and Android developers has been growing steadily since JetBrains created and then open sourced the statically typed programming language in 2011. Now that ...

Whether he’s pacing the keynote stage in stocking feet, or taking you through “A Dozen Cool Things in JVM Languages,” Venkat Subramaniam leaves you with a sense of exhilaration about computer ...