Tag: Kotlin
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Building a cross‑platform Ollama dashboard with 95% shared code
Posted on July 1, 2026, Level beginner Resource Length medium
This guide demonstrates how to build a production-ready admin dashboard for Ollama that runs on both Android and Desktop using Kotlin Multiplatform. By leveraging Compose Multiplatform, developers can achieve approximately 95% code sharing between platforms, significantly reducing development effort and maintenance overhead. By Vitali Tsikhanovich.
Tags kotlin android web-development ai
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How a Kotlin compiler plugin cut Android time to first render by 30%
Posted on June 30, 2026, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Expo SDK 56 introduces a Kotlin compiler plugin that eliminates runtime reflection from Expo Modules on Android. A new Kotlin compiler plugin in SDK 56 strips reflection from Expo Modules on Android: 70% faster init, no code changes for app developers. By Łukasz Kosmaty.
Tags software-architecture kotlin app-development android performance
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Compose multiplatform for iOS is stable and production-ready
Posted on May 24, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length long
Kotlin Multiplatform 1.8.0 stabilizes Compose for iOS, marking a milestone in cross-platform development. With this update, Kotlin Multiplatform becomes a complete solution for mobile development, enabling flexible code sharing across both business logic and UI without compromising app quality or losing control over platform-specific capabilities. By Ekaterina Petrova.
Tags app-development android kotlin ios java jvm
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Java performance: Optimizing code for maximum efficiency
Posted on March 31, 2025, Level beginner Resource Length long
Java performance is a crucial aspect of software development. It affects how fast and efficiently Java programs run. Optimizing Java performance can lead to faster applications, reduced resource usage, and better user experiences. By Kacper Rafalski.
Tags java kotlin app-development performance
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How Meta ported million Lines of Android code from Java to Kotlin
Posted on December 31, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
The Meta Java project is an open-source effort to create a new, more efficient, and modern compiler for the Java language. One of its key goals is to make Kotlin, which is widely used in Android app development, compatible with the Meta Java platform. This means that developers can write Kotlin code that targets the Meta Java virtual machine (VM) and run on it, rather than relying on the traditional Java Virtual Machine (JVM). The goal is to provide a more efficient and secure way to develop high-performance applications. By Sergio De Simone.
Tags java kotlin app-development android programming performance
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Kotlin KSP — how to automate everything in the world
Posted on December 30, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Kotlin KSP (Kotlin Standard Library Provider) is a tool that allows developers to compile their Kotlin code into platform-specific binaries. This means that you can write your app's code once and have it run on multiple platforms, without having to rewrite it for each one. The compilation process is automated through the use of Gradle, which is a build automation tool that can manage dependencies and build processes for you. By Serhii Hryshyn.
Tags java kotlin app-development android programming
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Kotlin: A step-by-step guide for first-time app developers
Posted on February 24, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Welcome to the world of Kotlin, a modern programming language that has captured the hearts of developers worldwide, especially in the realm of Android app development. JetBrains developed Kotlin, and since its release in 2011, it has seen a rapid rise in popularity. In 2017, Google announced first-class support for Kotlin on Android, and since then, there has been no looking back. By @appmaster.io.
Tags java jvm app-development kotlin programming
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Flutter vs. Kotlin: An overview in 2024
Posted on February 20, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Let's compare Flutter and Kotlin a little more directly, based on a number of key factors. By Flatirons.
Tags app-development frontend android java learning kotlin
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Kickstart your Kotlin journey: Essential tips and tricks for beginner app developers
Posted on September 6, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
Kotlin, a modern programming language developed by JetBrains, has gained immense popularity among app developers in recent years. With its concise syntax, interoperability with Java, and powerful features, Kotlin has become the language of choice for Android app development. In this article, we will explore why Kotlin is a great choice for beginner app developers, how to get started with Kotlin, and essential tips and tricks to enhance your Kotlin app development skills. By lset.uk.
Tags kotlin app-development jvm how-to learning
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Effective Kotlin Item 2: Eliminate critical sections
Posted on September 4, 2023, Level advanced Resource Length medium
When multiple threads modify a shared state, it can lead to unexpected results. This problem was already discussed in the previous item, but now I want to explain it in more detail and show how to deal with it in Kotlin/JVM. By Marcin Moskała.
Tags kotlin app-development jvm learning
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Underrated Scala features and hidden gems in the standard library
Posted on April 16, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
A data structure which manages resources automatically. It lets us focus on the task at hand by giving us a handle on the acquired resource which is then automatically released in the end so that we avoid resource leaks. By Anzori (Nika) Ghurtchumelia.
Tags akka java kotlin app-development scala
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Kotlin or Java for Android app development which one should you choose?
Posted on April 15, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
Android app development is a big and ever-growing industry. Kotlin or Java for Android App Development lets understand more about these technologies. By cumulations.com.
Tags android java kotlin app-development web-development