What are extension functions? Kotlin’s extension functions provide you with a way of “adding” methods to a class, without having to inherit from that class or use any type of design pattern.

Kotlin is a super new programming language built by JetBrains, which also coincidentally develops the JetBrains IDE that Android Studio — Google’s official developer tool — is based on.

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.

Android security: First Kotlin-based malware found in Google Play Store Malware researchers have spotted what they think is the first malicious Android app using the Kotlin language.

"Google and Udacity currently offer video-based courses for Kotlin Bootcamp and How to build Android apps in Kotlin," said Jocelyn Becker, senior program manager of Google Developer Training.

Kotlin is a hot programming language right now, and its eclipse of Java for Android mobile development might leave Visual Studio developers wondering how they can get in on the action.