Kotlin for Backend

Here is a short list of things you should know if you consider kotlin for backend.

1. Kotlin is a programming language created by JetBrains, the makers of IntelliJ IDEA, and Android Studio.
2. Kotlin is a statically typed language that runs on the JVM and can be used for any kind of development, from server-side to Android.
3. Kotlin is 100% compatible with Java, and can be used side-by-side with existing Java code.
4. Kotlin is null-safe, meaning that the compiler will prevent you from using null values in your code.
5. Kotlin has built-in support for functional programming, including lambdas, higher-order functions, and inline functions.
6. Kotlin is concise, meaning that you can often write less code to accomplish the same task as you would in Java.
7. Kotlin is open source, and JetBrains is committed to supporting Kotlin development.