What is Kotlin?
Kotlin is a modern, statically-typed programming language developed by JetBrains. It's the preferred language for Android development and runs on the JVM, making it suitable for server-side development as well.
Why We Use Kotlin
Kotlin brings modern language features to the JVM ecosystem:
- Concise Code: Reduces boilerplate significantly compared to Java
- Null Safety: Built-in null safety prevents NullPointerExceptions
- Coroutines: First-class support for asynchronous programming
- Interoperability: 100% compatible with existing Java code
- Multiplatform: Share code between Android, iOS, web, and server
Our Kotlin Expertise
We apply Kotlin across mobile and backend development:
- Native Android: When platform-specific development is needed
- Platform Channels: Kotlin code bridged to Flutter for Android features
- Kotlin Multiplatform: Shared business logic across platforms
- Backend Services: Ktor and Spring Boot applications
- Gradle Build Scripts: Type-safe build configuration
Kotlin in Cross-Platform Projects
In Flutter projects, Kotlin is essential for:
- Implementing Android platform channels
- Integrating with Android-specific APIs (Google Play Services, etc.)
- Performance-critical native modules
- Background services and WorkManager implementations
