

Overall, Kotlin is a powerful language that offers many benefits including improved null safety and concise syntax. This helps developers avoid the null reference exception which many developers will be all too familiar with. This, combined with the fact that existing Java developers can learn Kotlin relatively quickly, allows for teams to easily incorporate this new language into new and existing projects.Īiming to overcome one of the main pitfalls of programming in Java, Kotlin has a large emphasis on null safety.

One of the main features of Kotlin is its interoperability with Java, meaning both languages can be used in the same project. Developed by JetBrains, the company behind popular IDEs like IntelliJ IDEA and Android Studio, the aim was to improve the age-old Java language by addressing key issues and adding new features. Kotlin is a modern programming language, released in 2016, that is becoming increasingly popular, particularly among Android developers.
