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Kotlin — Get Started

Installation

# Using SDKMAN (recommended)
curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash
sdk install kotlin

# Verify
kotlin -version

Running Kotlin

# Run directly
kotlin -e 'println("Hello, World!")'

# Compile and run
kotlinc hello.kt -include-runtime -d hello.jar
java -jar hello.jar

# Use Kotlin REPL
kotlinc-jvm

Project setup with Gradle

# Create new project
mkdir myproject && cd myproject

# Initialize with Gradle
gradle init --type kotlin-application

Mini Practice

  1. Install Kotlin and verify with kotlin -version
  2. Run a program with kotlin -e
  3. Set up a Gradle project

Up Next

In the next lesson, you'll learn about Syntax — Kotlin's basic syntax.

Related Topics

IntroductionSyntaxOutputComments

Frequently Asked Questions about Get Started

What is Get Started in Kotlin?

Get Started is a fundamental concept in Kotlin. This lesson explains it step by step with clear examples, making it easy for beginners to understand.

How do I learn Get Started?

Start by reading the explanation above, then try the code examples. Practice by modifying the examples and experimenting with different values. Hands-on practice is the best way to learn Get Started.

Why is Get Started important in Kotlin?

Get Started is essential for Kotlin development. Understanding this concept will help you write better code and solve real-world problems more effectively.