Kotlin Native
Kotlin Native is a technology that compiles Kotlin code to native binaries, allowing developers to write applications that run directly on various operating systems and hardware without a virtual machine. It enables cross-platform development by targeting platforms like iOS, macOS, Windows, Linux, and WebAssembly, using Kotlin's modern language features. This approach provides performance benefits and reduces dependencies compared to JVM-based solutions.
Developers should learn Kotlin Native when building high-performance, cross-platform applications, especially for mobile (iOS/Android), desktop, or embedded systems where native execution is critical. It's ideal for sharing business logic across multiple platforms while maintaining platform-specific UIs, reducing code duplication and improving maintainability. Use cases include mobile apps with shared Kotlin codebases, desktop applications, and server-side or IoT projects requiring native performance.