Following are the steps which help you in setting up a working environment by installing Kotlin.
Step 1) Install Java
As we have discussed earlier that Kotlin is based on Java, so you have to install Java first when planning to adopt Kotlin. Refer our Java Installation Tutorial.
Step 2) Install Java IDEs
Luckily, there are multiple Java IDEs to choose from. Here we have given download links to make things a little easier for you.
In this Kotlin tutorial, we will use Eclipse.
Step 3) Install Kotlin
For Installing Kotlin in Eclipse, go to the Help section in Eclipse and click the Eclipse Marketplace option.
Now, Type the Kotlin keyword into the search box. Click on Go option to list the plugin. It will give you a link of Kotlin plug-in, you need to install the plug-in from the given link.
Please restart the Eclipse IDE, once the installation is complete. You can find a shortcut icon in the top right corner of Eclipse IDE. It is a quick access method.
Another way of accessing Kotlin in Eclipse IDE is, go to the Windows, Perspectives, Open Perspectives, then choose Others option. Here, you can check a list of plugins installed later, as given below.
Once, you have verified the Kotlin installation, let us create the first Kotlin program in the next step.
Step 4) First Kotlin Program
Start with your first Kotlin project. From the File menu, choose the New option, then select others and start with a new Kotlin project from the list.
Now, you have to define a name for the project, and you are ready to work with Kotlin.
With these simple steps, it is easy downloading Eclipse and Kotlin on your system and write your first Kotlin program right away.