Kodee’s Kotlin Roundup: Exciting News + Special Announcement!

The updated Kotlin roadmap is here!

Hold on to your keyboards, because the updated Kotlin roadmap has landed, and it’s packed with plenty of fantastic plans from the JetBrains team. From language improvements to a faster K2-based IntelliJ IDEA plugin, Kotlin Multiplatform advancements, and better support for third-party ecosystem authors, there’s a lot to look forward to. Trust me, the future of Kotlin is looking brighter than ever! In the meantime, a dedicated Kotlin Multiplatform roadmap is on its way. Stay tuned!

Kodee goes plush!

Alright, folks, now for the really important news – drumroll, please… The plushie version of yours truly has officially arrived at the JetBrains Merchandise Store! That’s right. I’m now available in soft, cuddly form, ready to join all you awesome Kotlin fans in your coding adventures. With my big, adorable eyes and mega cozy feel, I’m here to make those tough debugging sessions a bit more fun and a lot more huggable. So, what are you waiting for? Grab your very own Kodee plushie and bring some extra cuteness to your workspace!

Kotlin 2.0.21 and 2.1.0-Beta2 released

In case you missed it, Kotlin 2.0.21 is out! Alongside essential bug fixes, this release brings support for Xcode 16 – great news for Kotlin Multiplatform developers targeting Apple platforms! And guess what? While you’re enjoying these updates, you can also get a sneak peek of what’s coming next with Kotlin 2.1.0-Beta2!

Compose Multiplatform 1.7.0 is out

Compose Multiplatform 1.7.0 is now officially out! It comes packed with plenty of fantastic updates, such as more components in common code, support for type-safe navigation, and some major performance boosts for iOS. Plus, we’ve sprinkled in a few of the latest changes from the latest Jetpack Compose update. Want to know more? Just follow the link below to check out all the details in our recent blog post!

Kotlin Multiplatform Contest for students and recent graduates

Calling all students and recent graduates! The Kotlin Foundation is hosting the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest, and personally, I think this is a plush opportunity to make your creativity shine. Build a cross-platform project using Kotlin Multiplatform and submit it by January 14, 2025, for a chance to win one of three all-expenses-paid (travel and accommodation) trips to KotlinConf 2025 in Copenhagen, Denmark! Plus, every valid entry will receive some cool Kotlin souvenirs. Winners will be announced on January 24, 2025! Also, meet our last contest winners and see what they created.

By the way, where’s my KotlinConf ’25 invitation? 🤔

Beyond the Success of Kotlin [Documentary]

Have you heard the news? There’s a brand-new documentary by the community all about Kotlin, and it’s incredible! From its origins to how Kotlin became the much-loved language used by millions of developers, you’ll hear some pretty cool stories from the folks who helped shape it into what it is today. But wait a second… I didn’t see myself anywhere in this film! Anyway, grab some popcorn, get comfy, and check it out!

Call to action: Gradle Developer Survey

Just so you know, Gradle’s elephant and I are great pals! We sometimes have a bit of friendly competition to see who can handle the heaviest workload. But when it comes to improving your developer tools, we’re always in sync. Gradle, a proud Silver Member of the Kotlin Foundation, is running a developer survey and wants to hear from you. Your feedback can help shape the future of Gradle, so take a moment to share your thoughts and enhance the developer experience!

Ktor 101: Efficient JVM HTTP toolkit

I decided to visit the IntelliJ IDEA blog and stumbled upon a fantastic beginner tutorial on Ktor. If you know anyone new to Ktor, feel free to share it! This post covers everything from setting up a simple ‘Hello, World!’ app to diving into advanced features like content negotiation and plugins. I’m sure it’s the perfect resource for anyone just getting started.

Kotlin Foundation Grants Program winners

Time to celebrate some Kotlin awesomeness! I may not have been on the judging panel (I’d probably just pick everyone! 😅), but the Kotlin Foundation’s Ecosystem Committee has chosen five lucky winners for the second round of the Kotlin Foundation Grants Program! Out of 59 brilliant applications from library authors across the Kotlin ecosystem, these standout projects stole the limelight. Give these winners some well-deserved love: Konsist, Compose Rich Editor, Multiplatform Settings, Ultron, and Orbit MVI.

An overview of the Kotlin Evolution and Enhancement Process

Did you know that Kotlin’s evolution is significantly influenced by the community? That’s right – our team works closely with you to bring new features to life, and we’ve got a process for that called KEEP (the Kotlin Evolution and Enhancement Process). From early ideas to final releases, KEEP ensures everything runs smoothly, with clear goals of efficiency, transparency, and collaboration. Want to help shape Kotlin’s future? We’ll show you how!

Track and analyze GitHub star growth with Kandy and Kotlin DataFrame

You know I’ve got some serious data skills, right? With Kotlin DataFrame and Kandy, powerful tools for data analysis in Kotlin, you can dive deep into manipulating and visualizing data like a pro – just like me! Our latest tutorial will guide you through using these tools in Kotlin Notebook to analyze and visualize the GitHub star history of repositories. You’ll see how to analyze growth, spot key moments that affect popularity, and even create some super cool visualizations.