To get started with Kotlin, download the Android Studio 3.0 preview, open one of your existing Java files, and then choose “Convert Java File to Kotlin File” in the Code menu.

That’s important because if you want to target Android O, create an Instant App, start developing with Kotlin, or use the latest Android app performance tools, you’ll need Android Studio 3.0.

And since Android Studio ships with Kotlin, starting a Kotlin project is point-and-click simple – no need for a plugin as before. In addition, debugging Kotlin code is the same as debugging Java ...

Starting with Android Studio 3.0, Kotlin is included out-of-the-box, so there are no additional setup steps or add-ons to install. Kotlin was created by JetBrains and officially released early ...

Project IDX is Google’s web-based development environment, and the technology is now being used to bring Android Studio to the web. In addition to the main I/O 2024 event in Mountain View ...