Who hasn't tried Kotlin Multiplatform(KMP) yet? What's the reason?
Article Summary
Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) promises code sharing nirvana, but adoption remains surprisingly low. What's holding teams back?
This article dives into the real barriers preventing mobile teams from adopting KMP. It's a candid look at the gap between KMP's potential and the practical challenges teams face when evaluating cross-platform solutions.
Key Takeaways
- Steep learning curve: requires Kotlin expertise across iOS and Android teams
- Limited iOS developer buy-in due to Swift preference and tooling friction
- Immature ecosystem compared to React Native's extensive library support
- Unclear ROI for teams already invested in native development workflows
- Debugging and build complexity increases with shared business logic layer
Critical Insight
KMP's technical promise is real, but organizational inertia, skill gaps, and ecosystem maturity concerns keep most teams on the sidelines.
