Kotlin Environment setup for Command Line
The following are the steps that need to be followed in order to set up a command-line interface for Kotlin.
Prerequisite to install Kotlin
Because Kotlin runs on the Java Virtual Machine, you must install JDK and set the path in the local system environment variable.
Download the Kotlin compiler
You can get the newest version of the Kotlin standalone compiler from Github Releases. At the time of writing this blog, the most recent version is 1.6.10.
Setup the Kotlin compiler for command line
After downloading the file, extract the files in a directory where you have permission to write.
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Copy the path of the bin directory of kotlinc as shown in the image below.
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Now open “advance system settings” under the system settings and click on “environment variables”.
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Click on the variable path in system variables and press the edit button. Now paste the previously copied path of the bin folder here.
Verify the installation
You can verify the installation by typing kotlinc in the command prompt
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IDE’s Setup for Kotlin Development
An integrated development environment (IDE) is software for building applications that combines standard developer tools into a single GUI. Any IDE can be used after the above installation steps are followed. Some of the famous IDE’s include Intellij IDEA, Android Studio, VS Code. In the following section, we will see the installation of some of the IDEs used for Kotlin development.
IntelliJ IDEA
To set up IntelliJ IDEA, follow these steps:
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First, go to IntelliJ IDEA’s official page. The following page will open up.
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Now, choose the operating system installed on your PC and download the community version as shown in the image. After this, run the executable file. You will see the following screen:
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Keep clicking on “next” until the following window appears.
- Select 32-bit launcher or 64-bit launcher according to your system specifications. Select all other options and then click on “next”. After that, click on “install”, IDE will be installed successfully.
After the above steps, IntelliJ IDEA will be successfully installed in your system. Search it in the start menu, and you will be able to see it.
VS Code
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You can download Visual Studio code from this link. Depending upon the operating system installed in your system, select one of the icons as shown below
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After successful installation, a window will open when you open VS Code, as shown below.
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Install a few extensions in vscode before running your program, as shown below. Open the extension manager with the shortcut CTRL + SHIFT + X and type Kotlin there.
Online IDE
Although installation of an offline IDE is suggested, an offline IDE is not an absolute compulsion for Kotlin programming. There exists a lot of online editors/IDEs where you can compile and run your Kotlin programs without installing anything on your local machine. For example, this is an online IDE that can be used for Kotlin programming.
Must Read Elvis Operator Kotlin
FAQs
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What is KMM?
KMM (Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile) is an SDK for cross-platform mobile development. With KMM, you can develop multiplatform mobile applications and share parts of your applications between Android and iOS.
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Why is Kotlin preferred over other languages used for Android development?
Kotlin is generally preferred over other languages used for Android development because it is concise, null-safe, and interoperable.
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What kinds of programming does Kotlin support?
Kotlin supports two types of programming. They are Procedural Programming and Object-Oriented Programming
Key Takeaways
Cheers if you reached here!!
The purpose of this article was to set up the Kotlin environment on your local machine and talk about the architecture of this language. We also saw the installation of some important IDEs that make your Kotlin development process smoother.
Yet learning never stops, and there is a lot more to learn. So head over to our Android Development Course on the Coding Ninjas Website to dive deep into Android Development and build the applications of the future. Till then, Happy Learning!!
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