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What problem does Kotlin solve? It's basically a "better Java" - the problem being Java is becoming a "better Java" too. I feel like eventually Kotlin will co
by bcrosby95 6y ago
What problem does Kotlin solve? It's basically a "better Java" - the problem being Java is becoming a "better Java" too. I feel like eventually Kotlin will collapse under its own weight as it continually tries to outpace Java and takes mis-steps. Sorta similar to how Scala did - many looked at it as a "better Java" during Java's period of stagnation.
- eweise 6y agoI'm cautiously optimistic that Scala 3 will more towards most loved vs hated.
- nytgop77 6y agoIt solves nightmare of groovy (gradle.build scripts). Kotlin makes gradle bearable. https://quickbirdstudios.com/blog/gradle-kotlin-buildsrc-plugin-android/ https://quickbirdstudios.com/blog/gradle-kotlin-buildsrc-plu...
- sanderjd 6y agoI think it's harder to become better backwards compatibly, and that for that reason it is unlikely java will ever catch up to some of the most compelling good (in my opinion) decisions Kotlin made. But your point is a good one and you may have convinced me that my guess is wrong about Kotlin for this reason.