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February 19, 2026
Java to Kotlin Conversion Comes to Visual Studio Code
At JetBrains, we aim to make Kotlin development as accessible and efficient as possible across the entire ecosystem. While IntelliJ IDEA remains the premier IDE for Kotlin, we recognize that many developers use Visual Studio Code for a variety of tasks and projects. To help streamline the transition from Java to Kotlin for VS Code […]
February 17, 2026
Kodee’s Kotlin Roundup: KotlinConf ’26 Updates, New Releases, and More
KotlinConf 2026 is starting to take shape, and there’s a lot happening across the Kotlin ecosystem right now. From the first conference speakers and community awards to new releases, tools, and real-world Kotlin stories at serious scale, I’ve gathered all the highlights you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in! From certifed Kotlin trainers Where […]
February 13, 2026
Building Modular Monoliths With Kotlin and Spring
This tutorial was written by an external contributor. Over a decade ago, Netflix became one of the early adopters of microservice architecture, showcasing its potential at a large scale. Since then, many companies have jumped on the microservices bandwagon, building their backends this way from day one. While microservices offer isolation and independent scaling, their […]
February 3, 2026
Pick Your KotlinConf Workshop by What You Want to Learn
Hi! Already coming to KotlinConf in Munich? Kick off the conference with a full day of hands-on workshops on May 20. Not going yet? Then this is a good moment to get your KotlinConf ticket and start with a workshop that matches what you want to learn. Asynchronous programming with Kotlin coroutines Learn how to […]
fun main() {
val name = "stranger" // Declare your first variable
println("Hi, $name!") // ...and use it!
print("Current count:")
for (i in 0..10) { // Loop over a range from 0 to 10
print(" $i")
}
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