Kotlin is more than just the Android house language
Ryan and Jeffrey van Gogh discuss Kotlin's evolution from JVM to multiplatform, governance to prevent breaking changes, and its multiplatform capabilities beyond Android.
MAIN POINTS
- Jeffrey van Gogh is a Director of Engineering for Android Developer Experience at Google.
- Kotlin's evolution includes a transition from JVM to a multiplatform language.
- The Kotlin Foundation's governance board collaborates with the community to prevent breaking changes.
- Kotlin's multiplatform capabilities extend beyond Android development.
TAKEAWAYS
- Kotlin is expanding its capabilities to support multiple platforms, not just Android.
- The Kotlin Foundation actively works with the community to ensure language stability.
- Governance plays a crucial role in managing Kotlin's evolution and preventing disruptions.
- Collaboration between Google and the Kotlin Foundation enhances the language's development and adoption.