KotlinConf’23 - Keynote
April 13, 2023
1h 0m
Free
kotlin
kotlin-2.0
k2-compiler
kotlin-multiplatform
compose-multiplatform
android
jetpack
jetpack-compose
webassembly
gradle
developer-experience
compiler-plugins
Description
This keynote from KotlinConf'23 covers major announcements and future directions for the Kotlin programming language and its ecosystem. Key topics include the upcoming Kotlin 2.0 with the K2 compiler, advancements in Kotlin Multiplatform and Compose Multiplatform (including iOS support), new language features like static extensions and collection literals, and the expansion of Kotlin to emerging platforms like WebAssembly. The presentation also highlights Google's significant investments in Kotlin for Android development and server-side applications, the launch of the Kotlin Foundation grants program for libraries, and the growing community adoption and ecosystem of Kotlin.