How to Develop Android Apps with Kotlin in 2023
Why Kotlin Has Become the Heart of Android Development Starting Android development from scratch can be overwhelming. As a team that once struggled to set up our first project, we understand how confusing the landscape can seem at first. Between countless libraries, frameworks, and updates, it’s easy to get lost. But one thing has become clear over the years: Kotlin has completely transformed how Android apps are built. Since Google officially declared Kotlin a first-class language for Android in 2017, it has evolved into the platform’s preferred language — known for its simplicity, expressiveness, and safety features. According to JetBrains’ 2021 developer survey, 77% of Android developers were already using Kotlin. And by 2023, its dominance has only grown stronger. The Rise of Kotlin Multiplatform One of the most exciting developments in recent years is Kotlin Multiplatform , a feature that allows developers to share code across different platforms — Android, iOS, web, desktop...