What are the pros that make Kotlin effective for App Development Language?
When asked by the budding developers about their views on Kotlin, several of them could not resist saying that they are in “love” with this language. One of the software developers ended up saying that Kotlin is a programming language that acquires the best aspects of Java, JavaScript, Python, Objective C to name a few. One can get the reasons behind the love for this language after Goggle announced its official support as a programming language.
Kotlin is an alternative to Java. It means it is used anywhere. Java is used and has become crucial for Android App. It is an open-source, statically typed language that runs on JVM (Java Virtual Language).
How does Kotlin compliment Java?
Even though the syntax of Kotlin is not in sync with Java, Kotlin compiles to the similar byte code as Java possesses. It can easily interoperate with Java that which provides ease to the developer in running its code. As Java works on lengthy and monotonous stipulations, Kotlin selects the type of definition and values if they are not depicted properly. One can write a full program with five lines of coding in Kotlin!
Where is Kotlin used?
It is used in several types of development- server-side, native code, Android, client-side web. The developers target MavOS, WatchOS, Windows, iOS, Web Assembly, Android, Linux, and other embedded systems when they use Kotlin for Native.
What are the pros of this language?
Brevity and Conciseness-
Kotlin possesses shorter code which enhances readability. The chances of error get minimized, and the coder can work more on the logic and quality of the code rather than getting lost in the maze of long code-related errors. Also, it is a statically- typed language that complements its format of conciseness and brevity. It is also easier to debug it. It is the slick integrated development environment of Kotlin that makes it more effective than Java. It is due to this, maximum optimization takes place in Kotlin.
Compatibility and Safety-
Since it is an alternative language to Java, it is perfectly amiable to switch to Kotlin. All Java libraries and development frameworks are compatible with Kotlin. As an Android developer, one can easily use Kotlin. The entire project can be switched in terms of coding. It also respects your time constraints.
It eliminates common programming mistakes and does not let the site crash due to design and application faults. In Java, errors are more likely to occur due to their lengthiness. Kotlin manages here.
Support for Functional Programming-
It allows programmers to solve problems easily and regularly. Performance can be improved through inlining which is absent in Java.
The Switch-
Kotlin is easy to use and easier to learn. If you are efficient in Java, you can write code in Kotlin as well. One just needs IntelliJ or Android studio and you can convert it into Kotlin. This is one of the reasons why several Android development projects are shifting to Kotlin.
Null Reference Elimination-
Computer Scientist Tony Hoare refers to it as “the billion-dollar mistake.” It is considered a major obstacle to quality coding. The Kotlin language is assigned in such a way that it helps eliminate NPE from the code. The only way that is possible is when a call is thrown at NullPointException. Secondly, when initialization occurs due to data consistency. Thirdly, when Java interoperation tries to admit a member of the null reference among others.
Kotlin compliments Java by providing solutions to its flaws. It accommodates it by solving some common flaws that Java holds.
Cross-Platform App Development-
With the interoperability it has with JS, Kotlin helps you to transfer the frontend development to itself. Kotlin permits one to write Gradle codes in Kotlin. This is one of the key features which facilitate mobile app developers to build the ioS app. Consequently, it is the same reason cross-platform apps written in Kotlin have a native-like presence.
Kotlin has an efficient multithreading feature. Multiple threads synch in with simultaneous modification of thread, In Kotlin, one can use pure functions and immutable objects to do away with continuous modification.
Conclusion-
Java is not going anywhere. However, Kotlin is also likely to stay and even grow more popular as its features are developer-friendly and in constant evolution. The leading software companies are implementing Kotlin enthusiastically in their code. Codesera, our software developer company in India is proficient in using both Kotlin and Java.
