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brew install kotlin v2.4.0 Apache-2.0

JVM language compiler and runtime that compiles to Java bytecode and JavaScript.

Why you might care

Kotlin offers null-safety, extension functions, and concise syntax that reduce boilerplate compared to Java, while maintaining full Java interoperability and running on the JVM. It's particularly useful for Android development (official language since 2019) and server-side applications where you want Java ecosystem integration with modern language features.

Categories

compiler language-runtime interpreter

Alternatives

java scala groovy clojure
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Runtime dependencies

openjdk

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