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Programming With Kotlin

This guide provides step-by-step instructions to install Kotlin on Windows, Linux, and macOS.

Windows Installation​

Kotlin is most commonly used with IntelliJ IDEA, which provides excellent support for Kotlin development.

  • Visit the official IntelliJ IDEA download page.
  • Download the Windows version and install it.
  • Launch IntelliJ IDEA, and during the first startup, choose the option to install the Kotlin plugin.

2. Install Kotlin via SDKMAN (Alternative)​

If you prefer to work with Kotlin via the command line, you can use SDKMAN to install Kotlin.

  • Download and install SDKMAN by running the following command in PowerShell: 
    curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash
    source "$HOME/.sdkman/bin/sdkman-init.sh"
  • Install Kotlin using SDKMAN: 
    sdk install kotlin

3. Verify Installation​

  • Open Command Prompt.
  • Run kotlinc -version. The installed Kotlin version should be displayed.

Linux Installation​

1. Install SDKMAN​

SDKMAN is the easiest way to install Kotlin on Linux.

  • Open the Terminal and install SDKMAN: 
    curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash
    source "$HOME/.sdkman/bin/sdkman-init.sh"
  • Install Kotlin: 
    sdk install kotlin

2. Verify Installation​

  • Open a new Terminal window.
  • Run kotlinc -version. The installed Kotlin version should be displayed.

macOS Installation​

1. Install SDKMAN​

SDKMAN is also the easiest method for installing Kotlin on macOS.

  • Open Terminal and install SDKMAN: 
    curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash
    source "$HOME/.sdkman/bin/sdkman-init.sh"
  • Install Kotlin: 
    sdk install kotlin

2. Alternative: Install Kotlin via Homebrew​

If you prefer, you can install Kotlin using Homebrew.

  • Install Homebrew (if not installed): 
    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  • Install Kotlin: 
    brew install kotlin

3. Verify Installation​

  • Open a new Terminal window.
  • Run kotlinc -version. The installed Kotlin version should be displayed.

Note: Follow these steps to set up Kotlin for development on any platform. You can choose between IntelliJ IDEA or the command line for your preferred workflow.

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