Building a custom mobile app is now standard practice for businesses, driven by the global surge to over 3.5 billion smartphone users. Most businesses prefer to hire external services to develop any app needed for their business instead of using an in-house team. Professional service providers can not only offer a quality job, but also can do it at a much more economical price.
Kotlin is an open-source, statically typed language for JVM, known for its evolving features that enhance mobile app development. It is an official language for Android. DAC Digital is one of the Europe-based companies that can offer Kotlin services with the help of their qualified and experienced team of professionals in this field.
What is Kotlin used for?
1) Android app development
Initially, Kotlin was exclusively used for Android development due to its ability to produce more expressive, efficient, and safer code. Today, with around 70% of Android apps on Google Play Store using Kotlin, its demand remains high, reflecting its continued relevance in mobile app development.
2) Back-end web development
Java has long been the norm for back-end web development, but Kotlin is becoming more popular because of how simple it is to use. Kotlin’s modern features enable scalable applications on standard hardware and interoperate with Java, allowing gradual migration.
It works with popular frameworks like Spring, and tech giants like Google and Amazon have adopted it, with Kotlin used in 47% of today’s websites.
3) Full-stack web development
Kotlin, which is typically used for back-end development, may also be used alongside Kotlin/JS for front-end development. This allows developers to access browser and web APIs in a type-safe manner. Full-stack developers can use Kotlin for both back-end and front-end code, compiling it to JavaScript for browser execution.
4) Data science
Data scientists widely use Java for analysis and predictions, so Kotlin is also gaining traction in data science. Data scientists can code in Kotlin while leveraging standard Java libraries. Additionally, popular tools like Jupyter and Zeppelin, which are used for research and visualization, support Kotlin
5) Cross-platform development
The recently released Kotlin Multi-platform Mobile SDK enables cross-platform mobile app development. It allows developers to maintain a shared codebase, facilitating the reuse of logic between Android and iOS apps. This means developers can compile apps for both platforms using a single Kotlin codebase.
Benefits of choosing Kotlin app development service
1) Compatible with Java codes
Kotlin provides built-in tools to convert existing Java code to Kotlin, which is especially useful for app redevelopment projects. This feature allows developers to upgrade existing apps quickly and with minimal additional programming.
2) Concise code
Kotlin’s code structure is notably concise and expressive, enhancing coding efficiency and significantly reducing development time. This streamlined approach also fosters greater creativity among developers.
3) Secure development
The Kotlin app development framework includes multiple safety measures to prevent errors like null pointer exceptions. Additionally, its compiler efficiently verifies code accuracy during development, enhancing overall reliability.
4) Efficient multithreading
Kotlin supports multi-thread synchronization and simultaneous data modification. By using pure functions and immutable objects, developers can reduce the need for continuous changes, enhancing code stability and predictability.