With Kotlin the term ‘Kotlin DSL’ usually refers to DSLs built in Kotlin using specific Kotlin features (as discussed in 'Kotlin DSLs'), this page, however, is about DSLs in general. Introduction: DSL: The general definition DSL vs 'a DSL' The Types of DSL: External DSL Internal Detached DSL Internal Augmentation DSL Detached vs Internal DSL:… Continue reading What is a DSL?
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Language Extension Methodology (LEM/DSLEM) : A Software Development Concept.
With Kotlin, the term 'DSL' has taken on a specific meaning, and that more specific meaning of Kotlin DSLs other pages on this site and elsewhere. In fact, Kotlin DSLs are not just Domain Specific Languages, but Domain Specific Extension Languages. The principle of a DSL, is that languages benefit from The DSLE methodology is… Continue reading Language Extension Methodology (LEM/DSLEM) : A Software Development Concept.
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
Waterfall or Agile?
This page describes both Waterfall and Agile software development philosophies. In reality, developments are not 100% waterfall or agile, but a blend of the two. This is a 'back to basics' look at the two philosophies. Separate pages will consider the implications and necessary modifications when each is applied to different bespoke software or product… Continue reading Waterfall or Agile?
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
Python+Kotlin = Python++ 