Moving from Java to Kotlin - is it worth it?

Urs Peter - Lead Software Engineer / Certified Kotlin Trainer

Urs-Peter
Date
25 January 2024
Lieu
iO Campus Utrecht
Prix
Free

Urs is a seasoned software engineer, solution architect, conference speaker, and trainer with over 20 years of experience in building resilient, scalable, and mission-critical systems, mostly involving Kotlin, Scala and Java.

Besides his job as a consultant, he is also a passionate trainer and author of a great variety of courses ranging from language courses for Kotlin and Scala to architectural training such as Microservices and Event-Driven Architecture.

As a people person by nature, he loves to share knowledge and inspire and get inspired by peers on meetups and conferences. Urs is a JetBrains certified Kotlin trainer.

About the talk

With statistics painting a clear picture of its consistent growth, Kotlin is the rising star on the JVM. But, is it as bright as proclaimed? This talk will explore the journey you embark on when moving from Java to Kotlin. With many code samples, statistics, anecdotes, and a great deal of real-world experience, light will be shed on questions like "What are the benefits and drawbacks?’" and "How did we approach it?" Most importantly, we'll tackle the overarching question: "Is it genuinely worth it, and why?"

By the end of this session, you'll have gained a solid understanding of the differences between modern Java and Kotlin, including the latest features like Virtual Threads. You'll know what to anticipate and gain when embracing Kotlin, including the required efforts and ingredients for a smooth transition. Armed with this knowledge, you'll be well-equipped to assess whether Kotlin is indeed worth the try.