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Kotlin Compiler

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Summary

This lesson reviews the architecture and workings of Kotlinc/K2 compilers. Kotlin compilers analyze the source code, implement strict type checking, and translate it to desired targets such as JVM bytecode, JavaScript, or native machine instructions via LLVM.

Key points

The latest generation Kotlin compiler is called the K2 compiler with faster compilation performance.
Generates bytecode that runs on top of a Java Virtual Machine with Java equivalent performance
Kotlin/Native backend support uses LLVM technology for standalone binaries without a JVM
Kotlin/JS backend support for web browser applications and Node.js

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