Unlike Java and other languages, Kotlin is a fairly new language. It is developed using the robustness of Java and the power of C++. Kotlin is a high-level open-source programming language, currently targeting Java and JavaScript. It is widely used in Android app development.
Android applications are evolving with time. Developers are looking for new ways to improve their apps in terms of usability and stability. After Java, companies are adopting Kotlin at an impressive rate.
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