Kotlin Roadmap
This document outlines the strategic direction and key initiatives for Kotlin development.
The roadmap focuses on enhancing performance, expanding platform support, and
improving the developer experience.
Performance Enhancements
Our primary goal is to continuously improve the runtime performance and compilation
speed of Kotlin applications.
● Compiler Optimizations:
○ Reducing compilation times for large projects.
○ Improving incremental compilation efficiency.
○ Optimizing bytecode generation for better runtime performance.
● Garbage Collector Improvements:
○ Exploring new garbage collection algorithms for reduced pause times.
○ Fine-tuning existing collectors for specific use cases.
Platform Support Expansion
We aim to broaden Kotlin's reach across various platforms, making it a truly versatile
language.
● Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP):
○ Enhancing tooling and IDE support for KMP projects.
○ Improving interoperability with native code on different platforms.
○ Expanding libraries and frameworks available for KMP.
● WebAssembly (Wasm) Integration:
○ Stabilizing Kotlin/Wasm compilation targets.
○ Providing a robust ecosystem for building web applications with Kotlin.
● Server-Side Development:
○ Improving frameworks and libraries for building scalable server-side
applications.
○ Strengthening integration with popular server technologies.
Developer Experience Improvements
A key focus remains on making Kotlin development as smooth and productive as possible
for all users.
● IDE Enhancements:
○ Introducing new refactoring capabilities.
○ Improving code completion and static analysis.
○ Enhancing debugging experience.
● Documentation and Learning Resources:
○ Updating and expanding official documentation.
○ Creating new tutorials and example projects.
○ Providing more in-depth guides for advanced topics.
● Community Engagement:
○ Fostering a vibrant and supportive Kotlin community.
○ Collecting feedback and incorporating user suggestions into the roadmap.
Future Outlook
We are committed to evolving Kotlin to meet the future demands of software
development. This includes exploring new language features, embracing emerging
technologies, and ensuring Kotlin remains a modern and powerful language.
Key Milestones
Milestone Target Date Description
Compiler Stability Release Date Release of a stable compiler
version with significant
performance improvements.
KMP Tooling Update Date Major update to Kotlin
Multiplatform development
tools.
Wasm Preview Release Date Initial public preview of
Kotlin/Wasm capabilities.
Documentation Refresh Date Comprehensive update and
reorganization of official Kotlin
documentation.
Milestone Target Date Description
Community Feedback Session Calendar event Online event to gather
feedback from the Kotlin
community.
Next Roadmap Planning Calendar event Internal meeting to plan the
next phase of the Kotlin
roadmap at Place .
For more detailed information, please refer to the official Kotlin website or contact
Person . You can also find additional resources in File .
