Project Kotlin initiated at JetBrains
JetBrains begins an internal project to develop a new programming language for the JVM, aiming to address the pain points of Java.
Significance
This marked the genesis of Kotlin, driven by JetBrains' internal need for a more productive and safer language for their own products.
Key facts
- Year
- 2010
- Type
- invention
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Russia (JetBrains offices)