We are now witnessing the rise of Kotline as a programming language compare to other languages like Java in the mobile application development sector. Kotlin was announced by Google as an official programming language only two years ago at the I/O Conference held in the year 2017. Since then, a lot of mobile app developers decided to try Kotlin and then slowly a lot of them migrated from Java to Kotlin. The major reason for this shift is that Android app developers no longer need to depend entirely on Java as a programming language. This happened because Kotlin allows working easily on projects that are developed on the basis on mixed languages.

Apps that migrated from Java to Kotlin

1. Evernote. Evernote, the task management and note taking application, has a cross-platform mobile and web app. It is supported by several platforms like Android, iOS, and Microsoft Windows. This application have listed Kotlin in their list of Android clients. You can perform operations like making a list of tasks and organizing notes with this app.

2. Pinterest. Pinterest is the best if you are out looking for some inspiration or even if you are in search of some creative ideas, be it for your blog, your new business, or your routine. Pinterest is a very well-known photo sharing app which is also considered to be one of the biggest companies that are using Kotlin for Android app development. The mobile app for Pinterest has officially migrated their Java-based app to Kotlin programming language.

3. Uber. One of the most preferred and successful on-demand ride-sharing mobile app- Uber, which is available on both Android and iOS platforms has also shifted to Kotlin. This online taxi-booking app makes use of the Kotlin language for conducting its Internal Tolling processes, parts of which include Annotation Processors and Grade Plugins etc.

4. Kickstarter. Kickstarter is a company that has earned the tag of world’s largest funding platform for itself. It does this by helping organizations and individuals in getting funds for their creative projects, be it a small-scale film project or other projects related to different categories like art & theater, comics, designing, mobile development, photography, music etc. The Kickstarter app is now officially powered by Kotlin.

5. Coursera. Coursera is the only thing you need if you are looking for an opportunity to access hundreds of online courses from different fields with the help of educational apps. Coursera is a Kotlin based app which allows its users in learning online and also earning credentials for those courses that they studied from some of the most renowned institutions in the world.

6. Corda. Corda is as an open source blockchain project. It helps Blockchain app developers for developing and maintaining interoperable blockchain networks. This is done with strict privacy regulations which are entirely based on Kotlin. Apart from that, Corda offers businesses with something called smart contract technology.

Why did the apps shift from Java to Kotlin?

1. Less Application Crashes. Kotlin is a programming language that was developed based on the concept of fail-fast. It not only increases the development time, but it also helps in searching for bugs and even prevents them in the first place. By doing this, it helps in reducing the cost and also the effort that goes into fixing these bugs.

2. Less Codebase. When an Android app is developed using Kotlin, the lines of code that are used are fewer. This way it not only saves the development time, but it also shrinks the maintenance time.

3. Better Code Maintainability. Kotlin is a concise language, so it reduced the code required. This helps in enhancing the productivity and also reduces error. So the code that is generated for development is much safer and reliable.

4. Interoperability with Java. Kotlin has complete interoperability with Java because of the similarities in the functionalities and the structuring. Kotlin is a modern language with a clean and powerful syntax. It is designed in a way which is similar to Java, so it can also solve issues that Java can solve.

5. Coder’s Choice of Code. At a survey, more than a thousand Java developers gathered and participated and applauded the announcement of the Kotlin technology. It is known to be the coder’s choice of code and this has made Kotlin the favourite programming language of developers. Kotlin is officially supported by Google which also provides ease of use.

Conclusion

Kotlin is a modern programming language and has been adopted by Android mobile app developers and companies really well. This is a language that supports open-source projects, which is why it is preferred over other languages like Java. Kotlin has proved to be an excellent choice for checking bugs and boosting productivity. One major convincing point is that Android developers from all around the world have made this huge shift from Java to Kotlin.