Setting Up the Kotlin Environment
To start developing in Kotlin, you need to install the required tools such as a JDK (Java Development Kit), an IDE (like IntelliJ IDEA or Android Studio), and optionally, Kotlin command-line tools.
🔧 Step 1: Install JDK (Java Development Kit)
- Download and install JDK 8 or later from the Oracle or Adoptium website.
- Set the
JAVA_HOMEenvironment variable (optional but recommended). - Verify installation using:
java -version
💻 Step 2: Install an IDE
- Recommended IDE: IntelliJ IDEA (Community Edition is free).
- Alternative: Android Studio (for Android development).
- Both IDEs have built-in Kotlin support.
📁 Step 3: Create a New Kotlin Project
- Open IntelliJ IDEA > New Project > Select Kotlin (JVM)
- Choose JDK location and project name
- Click Finish and start coding!
▶️ Step 4: Write and Run Kotlin Code
fun main() {
println("Hello, Kotlin!")
}
Right-click the file and choose Run to see the output.
⚙️ Optional: Kotlin Command-Line Tools
- Install the Kotlin compiler from kotlinlang.org
- Compile and run Kotlin files via terminal:
kotlinc hello.kt -include-runtime -d hello.jar java -jar hello.jar


