What is the difference?Definition: Multi-PlatformDefinition: Cross-PlatformStrengths and WeaknessesSuperficiallyUnder the CoverKoltin Mulit-Plaform vs Multiple PlatformsMulti-Platform as the foundation of cross platformCombination: Multi AND Cross Platform What is the difference? There is no universal definition of these two terms, so definitions to be used here must be identified. In a way, I am using the 'google definitions',… Continue reading Kotlin Multi-Platform Vs Cross-Platform (Flutter)
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Kotlin multi-platform projects structure
Previously, we talked about how to share code across platforms in kotlin world. But as your code base grows, you will encounter a scenario where some code in the projects is cross, but some other is platform specific, so will not be shared and there may be a version of this code for any or… Continue reading Kotlin multi-platform projects structure
Kotlin code sharing among platforms
When you try to deal with the across platform codes, you need to solve 2 things, one is what to share, the other is the architecture of how to share the code. Different languages have different techniques to the second problem, but in Kotlin, you can use multiplatform projects to share the code. With kotlin… Continue reading Kotlin code sharing among platforms
Evaluation of Kotlin Native for mobile: January 2018
We have been looking at Kotlin Native (KN) as a viable solution for mobile development, and as a competitive solution to those like Xamarin - or to completely separate developments for iOS and Android. To be a viable mobile solution in general requires Kotlin Native(KN) to be workable for iOS as first announced On my… Continue reading Evaluation of Kotlin Native for mobile: January 2018
Kotlin: The newest cross platform mobile solution
Search 'cross platform mobile development tools' and you will find a list of approximately 10 solutions, with one on the list (Codename One) allowing coding in Kotlin, although with limitations on the use of kotlin libraries. Kotlin, new choice for cross platform mobile? Kotlin on CLion, the original reason for Kotlin Native? Kotlin, new choice… Continue reading Kotlin: The newest cross platform mobile solution