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Couldn't this also lead to a language that's only really usable with IntelliJ?

• native_samples 5y ago
  Only if you think you need an IDE for a language to be usable. People sometimes make that argument about Java but kotlin is far less verbose.
• hugi 5y ago
  That's what they're currently attempting with Java. Kotlin is basically JetBrains' attempt at dominating the ecosystem,
• fithisux 5y ago
  No, Kotlin is open source.
  • mateuszf 5y ago
    Intellij Idea Community Edition with Kotlin support as well. Also free as freedom and free beer.