Kotlin's emergence: Common coding mistakes to watch for - SDTimes.com
Kotlin's emergence: Common coding mistakes to watch for - SDTimes.com Kotlin's emergence: Common coding mistakes to watch for - SDTimes.com Posted: 21 Oct 2019 12:00 AM PDT In May 2019, Kotlin, a programming language for modern multi-platform applications, became Google's preferred language for Android app development . As a result, many developers have shifted from using Java, the original language for building Android apps, to embracing Kotlin. According to a recent survey , 62% of developers are now using Kotlin to build mobile apps, with an additional 41% using Kotlin to build web-backend projects, meaning the language is here to stay. In tandem with Kotlin's emergence, we're also seeing a greater emphasis placed on mobile application security from prominent organizations, including the U.S. Government. Its recent Study on Mobile Device Security , commissioned through the Department of Homeland Security