Kotlin: The New Programming Language.
Back in the day, people used signs to communicate. Now we have languages. A language is not just limited to the physical or human world but is needed for the machines as well. Java the language for computers has had several versions over the period of time. At the crunch time when a software needed an upgrade, a new version was launched. With new developments in the field of science and technology, it cannot be denied that the old rendition’s (of the programming language) days are numbered. From Java being the default code for years now, programmers in search of an advanced narrative revealed a promising new language- “Kotlin”.
Why is Kotlin gaining popularity amongst some prominent players in the marketplace?
A. Dependable Expression. Similar to Java, Python and easily operable scripts, Kotlin also uses Lambda expression to express its codes and functions.
B. Complexity in Simplicity. From being a fast object-oriented programming language that can be easily compared to the high-performance, strong enough to circumvent system permission bug (like Scala), Kotlin is designed to meet the standards of another strong functional interface (Python).
C. Interoperable with Java. The Kotlin syntax can be well interpreted in a JavaScript operated function. It is still in its initial stages of conjugating with all the available list of Java Libraries, however, it has the ability to compile the functions, properties and classes of a decipherable JavaScript and eliminate the other functions using the DCE (Dead Code Elimination) tool.
D. Official Android Support. A dependable programming language, Kotlin has been conferred the title of a “first-class” language by Google just recently. This recognition is backed by the fact that Kotlin is developed by JetBrains which has also created the JetBrains IDE for Android Studio used by Google as its official developer tool.
In recent times, Kotlin has evolved as one of the most promising tools to operate an Android-enabled device for any bugs or technological mishaps. It is run on JVM (Java Virtual Machine), hence its interoperability with the language. Whether Kotlin will replace Java- is yet to be known. Let’s wait and watch!