Kotlin Multiplatform: The Future of Cross-Platform App Development

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In today’s world of app development, delivering seamless experiences across platforms is more crucial than ever. Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) by JetBrains is an emerging solution that enables developers to share code across multiple platforms like Android, iOS, web, and desktop. But how does it stack up against established players like Flutter and React Native? Let’s explore.

What is Kotlin Multiplatform?

Kotlin Multiplatform is a framework that allows developers to write shared code for business logic while enabling platform-specific code for UI and other functionalities. Unlike traditional cross-platform solutions, it doesn’t aim to replace native development but complements it by focusing on code reusability.

• Shared Codebase: Write common logic (e.g., API calls, data processing) once and share it across platforms.
• Native Performance: Retains native performance and flexibility by allowing developers to use platform-specific tools for UI and other unique features.
• Customizable and Modular: Gives full control over how much of the…