kotlin ☆
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Description:
Statically typed programming language for the JVM
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @kotlin  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: programming-language jvm kotlin developer-tools compiler
Install: brew install kotlin
About:
Kotlin is a modern, statically typed programming language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It is designed to be fully interoperable with Java while offering a more concise and expressive syntax. The language focuses on safety and pragmatism, helping developers write robust and maintainable code.
Key Features:
  • Null safety to eliminate null pointer exceptions
  • Concise syntax that reduces boilerplate code
  • Full interoperability with Java libraries and frameworks
  • Coroutines for simplified asynchronous programming
  • Multiplatform support for JVM, Android, Native, and Web
Use Cases:
  • Developing Android applications
  • Building backend server-side applications
  • Creating modern web frontends with Kotlin/JS
Alternatives:
  • Java – Kotlin offers a more concise syntax and modern features like null safety, while maintaining full interoperability.
  • Scala – Kotlin prioritizes pragmatism and simpler learning curves, whereas Scala offers a more powerful type system and functional programming focus.
  • Groovy – Kotlin is statically typed for performance and safety, while Groovy is a dynamic language offering more flexibility at runtime.
Version History
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Dec 16, 2025 2:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 57c46628
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