Kotlin is a modern alternative to Java that supports functional programming in the JVM. Here's a first look at programming with Kotlin using some of the concepts and syntax you already know from Java.

Kotlin offers big advantages over Java for JVM and Android development, and plays nicely with Java in the same projects.

The programming language is gaining popularity among Android developers, but in the grand scheme of things, experts say it won’t replace Java.

Like Java, it can be used to write apps that run on desktops and servers as well. Plus, JetBrains has released tools for translating Kotlin code into code that can run on iOS or even in web browsers.

Venkat Subramaniam is a sought-after keynote speaker not only because of his flair for language, but also because of his reasoned perspective on fast-changing programming trends.

Find out how to customize Kotlin and Java classes so they provide exactly the functionality your project requires, including previously-closed classes.

Kotlin as a language has a lot of similarities to Java in structure — it’s object oriented and statically typed, and designed for similar problems Java solves.

The publishers of the first edition of the Realm Report, released yesterday, found that Android developers are abandoning Java in favor of Kotlin.

The latest release of Javalin, the lightweight Web framework for Kotlin and Java, is a minor, mostly bug-fix release, but the steady evolution and growing popularity of this open-source project are a ...