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Touchlab KotlinConf 2019 Recap
Touchlab attended KotlinConf 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. As anticipated, the conference was a milestone event for the development of Kotlin Multiplatform and its community of practitioners and contributors. VIDEOS! There will most likely be ‘official’ videos...
Kotlin Multiplatform Sessions Touchlab is Attending at KotlinConf 2019
Touchlab will be attending KotlinConf 2019 in Copenhagen, Denmark. We anticipate the conference to be a milestone event for the development of Kotlin Multiplatform and its community of practitioners and contributors. If you're in town, please let us know because we'd...
Nice to See VMWare Adopting Kotlin Multiplatform
I saw Hadi's tweet and I couldn't agree more. There are more and more (respected and influential) companies experimenting with and talking about Kotlin Multiplatform. Some have put it into production already. Personal Thoughts Here are a few quotes from VMWare's post...
Kotlin Multiplatform Library
The following blog post is an overview on Kotlin Multiplatform libraries by the KMP experts, Touchlab. You'll find a. list of recommended libraries we use today for Kotlin Multiplatform development (including some of our own) b. video recording of Kevin presenting at...
Kotlin Multiplatform Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Kotlin Multiplatform for an existing app? Sam: Yes, being able to optionally share even small parts of your application lets you plug KMP in where it makes the most sense for you. What Kotlin Multiplatform libraries is Touchlab using today? Touchlab’s...
Mobile Code Sharing with Kotlin Multiplatform
Native mobile development for iOS and Android generally involves writing two (2) separate code bases, picking an “all in” cross platform tool, or using some form of code sharing to bridge the gap. For long-term mobile developers, there is a sense of dread around any...
Introduction to Kotlin Multiplatform
What is Kotlin Multiplatform? Here is a precise definition of what Kotlin Multiplatform is: Kotlin Multiplatform is optional, natively-integrated, open-source, code sharing platform, based on the popular, modern language, Kotlin. It facilitates non-ui logic...
7 ways to convince your engineering manager to pilot Kotlin Multiplatform
We hear similar stories when we speak to mobile developers interested in a Kotlin Multiplatform pilot for their team. The story goes something like: You’re a developer. You’ve seen the growing momentum that Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) is gaining in the developer...
Kotlin Multiplatform in Five Minutes or Less: Expect / Actuals Statements
If you’re reading this you’ve probably heard a lot about Kotlin Multiplatform, but aren’t sure where to start, you can always check out our intro to Kotlin Multiplatform guide too. The platform is evolving fast, which means a lot of the docs are out of date, and/or...
Musings on the Current State of Kotlin Multiplatform (Q3 ’19)
I’ve spent a lot of time chatting in Slack and on Twitter about the state of Kotlin Multiplatform. These are usually piecemeal conversations but often center around common themes. To spread the word better and help streamline these conversations, I’m going to write...
How does Kotlin Multiplatform stack up against other solutions? Our scorecard, explained.
In my last article, I explained the reasons why you should try Kotlin Multiplatform -- not because it can do everything, but precisely because it can’t. It doesn’t do UI, or even attempt to. It does, however, do one thing really well: code business logic for iOs or...
Kotlin Multiplatform Tutorial: Two Apps in Less than Five Minutes with KMP
If you’re reading this you’ve probably heard a lot about Kotlin Multiplatform, but aren’t sure where to start. The platform is evolving fast, which means a lot of the docs are out of date, and most of the tutorials seem to walk you through setting up projects and...
Kotlin Multiplatform Can’t Do It All. Which is Exactly Why You Should Try It!
Before I begin, I want to be clear that all tools are created to solve problems, but none of them solve all problems. If your development team is in a hurry, or high-quality UI is not a major priority, go ahead and choose an ‘end-to-end’ development platform like...
7 Questions about The Touchlab Refactory (incremental refactoring with Kotlin Multiplatform)
Transcript and vide below Question 1. What is The Touchlab Refactory? Kevin: Touchlab Refactory is an incremental refactoring service that we provide for our clients. Over the years at Touchlab we have done this for a number of clients where we come in and we...
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