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Kotlin's Real-World Cross-Platform Development (with James Ward of Google)

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James Ward discusses Kotlin's evolution, its multiplatform ambitions, and how it compares to Java and Scala.

In this episode we're exploring the Kotlin programming language with an expert from Google. What does Kotlin have to offer? Is it just a Java alternative, or has it turned into something much more ambitious? And what about its plans to grow from the JVM into a true Kotlin multiplatform environment? Along the way we manage to discuss Scala, Function Programming vs. Object Orientation, Editors, Higher Kinded Types, Elm, React, UI architectures and multiplatform programming. Happy Path Programming - Haskell is not as scary as you think: pod.link/1531666706/episode/710a605d605fda251f2e83b8858615b8 The Kotlin Programming Language: kotlinlang.org/ Android Studio: developer.android.com/studio Kris on Twitter: twitter.com/krisajenkins Kris on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/krisjenkins/

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Here’s a detailed summary from Gemini: ### Kotlin: A Modern, Multi-Platform Language This video provides a comprehensive overview of Kotlin, a modern programming language increasingly favored by developers, particularly those with a Java background. Presented by James Ward, a Kotlin Product Manager at Google, the discussion delves into the language's features, its focus on developer productivity and reliability, and its expanding multi-platform capabilities. **Key Highlights:** * **Introduction and Google's Involvement:** Kotlin is positioned as a versatile language for backend, frontend, mobile, and embedded systems \[00:05, 00:19\]. Google's interest in Kotlin surged after its adop…
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