Kodee's Kotlin Roundup: KotlinConf '26 Updates, New Releases, and More
Article Summary
KotlinConf 2026 just dropped its full schedule, and the Kotlin ecosystem is moving fast. From Kotlin 2.3's release to Amazon Fashion's backend migration story, there's a lot happening right now.
This roundup from the Kotlin team covers the latest updates across the entire Kotlin ecosystem. It includes conference news, major releases, new tooling, and real-world adoption stories from companies running Kotlin at scale.
Key Takeaways
- Kotlin 2.3 ships with smarter checks, stabilized features, and faster Multiplatform builds
- Compose Hot Reload hits 1.0.0 for instant UI updates without app restarts
- Amazon Fashion migrated backend from Java to Kotlin, reducing nullability issues
- New mentorship program offers guided contributions plus potential KotlinConf trip
- Ktor 3.4.0 adds duplex streaming and better request lifecycle control
Critical Insight
The Kotlin ecosystem is maturing rapidly with production-ready tooling, major version releases, and enterprise adoption stories that prove its scalability.
