In Java terms, Kotlin classes are final by default. Default public members and default final classes could be interpreted as subtle encouragement to prefer composition over inheritance.

The Kotlin vs Java debate is a new one, with each language having their own merits But what exactly makes them stand apart? That's what we aim to explore.

Say goodbye to the public static void main method in Java 21 with the unnamed classes and instance main methods preview features.

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

The entry point of a standalone Java application is the main method or function. In the age of Servlets and JSPs, Java’s main function took a backseat to these technologies that were initialized with ...

Here's what Meta's developers have learned from moving their code base from the Java programming language over to Kotlin.

As artificial intelligence becomes more widespread, Kotlin and Java could provide new opportunities for developers. Here's why.

Google I/O: Kotlin, a popular new language for mobile platforms that's compatible with Java, is now officially supported on Android.

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.

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.