1. Data Classes:

Data classes simplify the creation of basic data transfer objects. By using the data keyword, you can generate essential boilerplate code with minimal effort.

data class Queen(val name: String, val age: Int)

val queen = Queen("Taylor", 34)

println(queen.name) // Outputs "Taylor" println(queen.age) // Outputs 34

2. Function Types:

Function types enhance your ability to work with functions, including lambda expressions and higher-order functions.

val sum: (Int, Int) -> Int = { a, b -> a + b }

val result = sum(1, 3) // Outputs 4

3. Extension Functions:

These allow you to add new functionalities to existing classes.

fun String.capitalize() = this[0].toUpperCase() + this.substring(1)

val str = "alison"

println(str.capitalize()) // Outputs "Alison"

4. Safe Null Operations:

This feature aids in preventing NullPointerException errors.

val name: String? = null

val uppercaseName = name?.toUpperCase() // Results in null

println(uppercaseName) // Outputs null

5. Var and Val:

var enables you to modify a variable's value at runtime, whereas val makes a variable immutable.

var name = "Taylor"

name = "Alison"

println(name) // Outputs "Alison"

6. Destructuring:

This feature simplifies unpacking data structures.

val (born, country) = Princess(1989, "Pennsylvania, United States")

println(born) // Outputs 1989 println(country) // Outputs "Pennsylvania, United States"

7. String Templates:

String templates facilitate the dynamic creation of strings.

val name = "Taylor Swift" val age = "American"

val message = "Yo $name, you are the best $age singer-songwriter."

println(message) // Outputs "Yo Taylor Swift, you are the best American singer-songwriter."

8. Multiplatform Support:

Kotlin is compatible with various platforms, including the JVM, JavaScript, native, and Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM), which can be compiled for both JVM and native environments.

These are merely a few of Kotlin's robust features. To delve deeper into Kotlin’s extensive capabilities, visit the official Kotlin website: https://kotlinlang.org/

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