{"id":20212,"date":"2024-01-11T14:44:30","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T13:44:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/?p=20212"},"modified":"2024-03-01T15:28:36","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T14:28:36","slug":"what-is-kotlin-multiplatform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/what-is-kotlin-multiplatform\/","title":{"rendered":"What is kotlin multiplatform?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lrj26j8y-f4744cf99a7f28861c3fd04a70ceaa01\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lrj26j8y-f4744cf99a7f28861c3fd04a70ceaa01 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lrj26j8y-f4744cf99a7f28861c3fd04a70ceaa01'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>What is kotlin multiplatform?<\/h1>\n<p>Mobile devices arrived years ago to stay and with them, the development of mobile applications began. The<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> use of<\/span> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">applications has been increasing more and more<\/span><\/strong> and this has led to an increase in demand.<\/p>\n<p>Due to this technological boom, resources, and technical profiles are needed to <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">create mobile applications and digital solutions in a fast and agile way<\/span><\/strong> while maintaining quality.<\/p>\n<p>When you decide to create a mobile application, the first thing to consider is the type of app you need to develop. Nowadays, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">you can develop native apps, hybrid or multiplatform apps, and web apps<\/span><\/strong>. Each of them has its characteristics and advantages to adapt to the needs of each project.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the types of mobile applications, different programming languages have been developed to <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">create digital solutions more quickly<\/span><\/strong>. Among these languages, we can find Flutter, Swift, HTML, and Kotlin.<\/p>\n<p>Kotlin is the one we will focus on in this post. <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Learn more about Kotlin multiplatform for the development of cross-platform applications!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-20217 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-is-kotlin-multiplatform.jpg\" alt=\"what is kotlin multiplatform\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-is-kotlin-multiplatform.jpg 800w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-is-kotlin-multiplatform-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-is-kotlin-multiplatform-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/what-is-kotlin-multiplatform-705x353.jpg 705w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-410b8us-6fdb3d3e5a00ada6ecade20a38a42a89\">\n#top .hr.av-410b8us-6fdb3d3e5a00ada6ecade20a38a42a89{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-410b8us-6fdb3d3e5a00ada6ecade20a38a42a89 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-410b8us-6fdb3d3e5a00ada6ecade20a38a42a89 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3htk4t0-7fe6d4548bdf08caee75ac531d5b3530\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3htk4t0-7fe6d4548bdf08caee75ac531d5b3530 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3htk4t0-7fe6d4548bdf08caee75ac531d5b3530'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">We will tell you <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">how to share an APK with other users<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and how to install it on your device.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/how-to-share-an-apk-with-other-users\/'  class='avia-button av-360p7is-62b0bc2a5fe7b05b17e612ad4db1cafe avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2jsp1ys-633775a9fd72d72eb616e6d6543ea5c1\">\n#top .hr.av-2jsp1ys-633775a9fd72d72eb616e6d6543ea5c1{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-2jsp1ys-633775a9fd72d72eb616e6d6543ea5c1 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-2jsp1ys-633775a9fd72d72eb616e6d6543ea5c1 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lrj292uq-6850948903c4115a8381fb7caa6b42e8\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lrj292uq-6850948903c4115a8381fb7caa6b42e8 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lrj292uq-6850948903c4115a8381fb7caa6b42e8'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What is Kotlin?<\/h2>\n<p>It is <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">one of the most used languages to create Android applications<\/span><\/strong>, which is mainly why it has become so well-known in recent times. It is an open-source language that allows it to interact with other languages such as Java. In addition,<strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\"> Kotlin offers great flexibility and simplifies the lines of code<\/span><\/strong>, thus using less time in programming.<\/p>\n<p>Kotlin is a language that allows you to create secure apps faster while maintaining quality. It is very useful as it eliminates redundant code and optimises the development process. Also, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">it can be used in different types of projects<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Developing apps with Kotlin makes them <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">easily scalable<\/span><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Kotlin <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">creates robust and secure apps<\/span><\/strong> that are guaranteed to perform well.<\/li>\n<li>It is a <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">flexible programming language<\/span><\/strong> with a great capacity for adaptation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What is kotlin multiplatform or kotlin multiplatform mobile?<\/h2>\n<p>Kotlin multiplatform is a Kotlin tool or SDK that reduces the time spent developing cross-platform applications. The main advantage is the <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">ability to share code between different platforms, so you can develop cross-platform apps for Android, iOS<\/span><\/strong>, and different mobile devices.<\/p>\n<p>Kotlin multiplatform helps to keep the same code on the different platforms on which you want to develop an app. In addition, it allows authors to create and use cross-platform libraries with common code.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24urwwk-cb7a52407efea6b196d0bc09c39495d4\">\n#top .hr.av-24urwwk-cb7a52407efea6b196d0bc09c39495d4{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-24urwwk-cb7a52407efea6b196d0bc09c39495d4 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-24urwwk-cb7a52407efea6b196d0bc09c39495d4 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1gw4yic-e169ff2382593f4582dbc2f2dd481c1f\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1gw4yic-e169ff2382593f4582dbc2f2dd481c1f .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1gw4yic-e169ff2382593f4582dbc2f2dd481c1f'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\">Read the post to learn more about strategies and tips on <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">how to retain users in an app<\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/how-to-retain-users-in-an-app\/'  class='avia-button av-14k1qdw-184b7447722f401121f9e168c49a5873 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >LEARN MORE<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1pop4us-8e431328958ec699ac9a435bc7092a0b\">\n#top .hr.av-1pop4us-8e431328958ec699ac9a435bc7092a0b{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-1pop4us-8e431328958ec699ac9a435bc7092a0b .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1pop4us-8e431328958ec699ac9a435bc7092a0b hr-custom  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_button  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lrj3ns51-dab7aace7f3ee1edd8e84c54e7be16c9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-lrj3ns51-dab7aace7f3ee1edd8e84c54e7be16c9 .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lrj3ns51-dab7aace7f3ee1edd8e84c54e7be16c9'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Advantages of cross-platform kotlin<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">numerous resources have been created in recent years to speed up the application development process<\/span><\/strong>. Among the advantages of Kotlin multiplatform we can highlight:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Time-saving<\/span><\/strong>: Kotlin multiplatform saves time in application development by using the same code for different operating systems. Software professionals develop code that is then compiled on different platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Improved code quality<\/span><\/strong>: Kotlin multiplatform allows you to create a single cleaner code with fewer lines and therefore reduce errors by not having to work independently for each operating system.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Optimal performance and good integration<\/span><\/strong>: Kotlin multiplatform allows the creation of digital solutions with optimal performance similar to that of native development. This is why Kotlin is one of the most chosen options when it comes to creating a cross-platform application that can be implemented on different operating systems.<\/li>\n<li><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Maintenance and updating<\/span><\/strong>: as a single code is created, it is not necessary to maintain it in different versions, so both its maintenance and updates are easier to carry out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At ABAMobile, <strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">we have been developing software solutions focused on mobile devices<\/span><\/strong> for more than 11 years. Contact our team to develop your next mobile solution.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1770ddg-f3e006391a1eadea091ee912f861ad9c\">\n#top .hr.av-1770ddg-f3e006391a1eadea091ee912f861ad9c{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-1770ddg-f3e006391a1eadea091ee912f861ad9c .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-1770ddg-f3e006391a1eadea091ee912f861ad9c hr-custom  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1j4c1p0-73748efb44149be3234ec2489495824e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-1j4c1p0-73748efb44149be3234ec2489495824e .avia_textblock{\nfont-size:20px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1j4c1p0-73748efb44149be3234ec2489495824e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Get in touch with our team<\/span><\/strong> to start your next mobile development project!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap avia-button-center  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_hr ' ><a href='https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/contact\/'  class='avia-button av-z5h9w4-39d45deb2a603caf0c098d1362bfd57f avia-icon_select-no avia-size-x-large avia-position-center avia-color-theme-color' ><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >CONTACT US<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ickv9w-0d1f28bcda88b1779e65728505ebad65\">\n#top .hr.av-ickv9w-0d1f28bcda88b1779e65728505ebad65{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.hr.av-ickv9w-0d1f28bcda88b1779e65728505ebad65 .hr-inner{\nwidth:100 px;\nborder-color:#c4c4c4;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-ickv9w-0d1f28bcda88b1779e65728505ebad65 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_button  avia-builder-el-last  hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-fat'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":20217,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[480],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-20212","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-technology"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20212","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20212"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20212\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20212"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20212"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/abamobile.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20212"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}