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The State of Kotlin in 2026 Report
Summary
Kotlin turned fifteen in 2026, and the State of Kotlin in 2026 report examines how the language built a mature ecosystem and gained worldwide adoption. The report combines JetBrains research with independent industry data to assess Kotlin’s evolution and answer questions about its staying power and scalability. While Kotlin remains deeply established in Android development, more than half of Kotlin developers now work on backend projects. Among surveyed Kotlin developers, 93% use at least one AI coding tool, and 81% report that AI-generated Kotlin code is fully correct or requires only minor fixes. The report concludes that Kotlin’s evolution is defined by increasing diversity across backend, multiplatform, and AI-assisted development.
Context
JetBrains published the State of Kotlin in 2026 report, marking Kotlin’s fifteenth anniversary. The report combines internal research with external data to analyze Kotlin’s maturation, adoption trends, and role in AI-assisted development.
Takeaways
More than half of Kotlin developers now work on backend projects, indicating significant expansion beyond Android development.
93% of surveyed Kotlin developers use at least one AI coding tool, and 81% are likely to try AI coding agents.
81% of developers report that AI-generated Kotlin code is fully correct or requires only minor fixes.
FAQ
Is Kotlin here to stay?
Yes, the report indicates Kotlin has built a mature ecosystem, gained worldwide adoption, and established a large developer community over fifteen years, confirming its lasting presence.
Can Kotlin scale across platforms?
Yes, Kotlin has expanded beyond Android to backend and multiplatform, with over half of developers now working on backend projects.
How does Kotlin fit into the AI era?
Kotlin is actively participating in AI-assisted development, with 93% of developers using AI coding tools and 81% finding AI-generated code correct or requiring minor fixes.
Source and freshness
- Source
- blog.jetbrains.com
- Published
- Added to Yomu
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