What is kotlin????
- JVM language
- Statically typed
- Developed by JetBrains
Why another language?
Limitations in java hindered development at JetBrains.
Features
- Lambda expression
- Data Classes
- Null-safety
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KotlinJS
Kotlin / NATIVE
PROS
- support from a number of IDEs
- less errors and more stable code in production
- language has an intuitive syntax
CONS
- small developer community
- a certain learning curve is involved