📌 Environment Setup for Kotlin

To start coding in Kotlin, you need to set up a development environment. Kotlin supports development on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

✅ 1. Install Java (JDK)

Since Kotlin runs on the JVM (Java Virtual Machine), you need to install the Java Development Kit (JDK).

📌 Steps to Install JDK:

1. Download the latest JDK from the Oracle JDK Website or use OpenJDK.

2. Install and follow the instructions.

3. Verify installation using the terminal or command prompt:

bash
java -version

bash
javac -version

✅ 2. Install Kotlin Compiler (kotlinc)

📌 Option 1: Using SDKMAN (Recommended for Linux/Mac)

bash
curl -s fun main() {    println("Hello, Kotlin!")}

📌 Run Using kotlinc (Command Line)

1. Save the program as Hello.kt.

2. Compile the program:

   bash
   kotlinc Hello.kt -include-runtime -d Hello.jar
   

3. Run the program:

   bash
   java -jar Hello.jar
   

Output:

Hello, Kotlin!

✅ 5. Conclusion

• Install Java (JDK).

• Install the Kotlin Compiler (kotlinc).

• Choose an IDE (IntelliJ IDEA recommended).

• Write and run your first Kotlin program.