The Programming Languages Podcast with Fexingo: Python, Rust, JavaScript, and Modern Coding

Why Developers Are Choosing Kotlin for Server-Side in 2026


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Episode 49 of The Programming Languages Podcast explores the rise of Kotlin on the server side. Lucas and Luna discuss why developers are increasingly choosing Kotlin over Java for backend systems, citing Kotlin's concise syntax, null safety, and seamless Java interop. They examine real-world adoption at companies like Netflix and Uber, and analyze how Kotlin's features like coroutines and data classes improve developer productivity. The episode also touches on Kotlin's growing ecosystem, including frameworks like Ktor and Spring Boot with Kotlin support. A must-listen for anyone considering Kotlin for their next backend project.

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