Kotlin, a modern, statically typed programming language, has garnered significant attention for its conciseness, safety, and interoperability with Java. It’s officially supported by Google for Android development and is rapidly gaining traction in server-side and cross-platform development. If you’re eager to embark on your Kotlin journey, the traditional “Hello, World!” program is the perfect starting point. This article will guide you through writing and running your first Kotlin program, and then explore some fundamental concepts to pave the way for more complex projects.
Setting Up Your Environment
Before we dive into the code, you’ll need to set up your development environment. Here are the most common options:
- IntelliJ IDEA: This is the official IDE for Kotlin and provides excellent support, including code completion, debugging, and project management. If you’re serious about Kotlin development, IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition is a great free option.
- Android Studio: If you plan to develop Android applications, Android Studio, based on IntelliJ IDEA, comes with built-in Kotlin support.
- Kotlin Playground (Online): For quick experimentation, the Kotlin Playground (play.kotlinlang.org) is an excellent choice. You can write and run Kotlin code directly in your browser without…