Shaping the Future of Kotlin in an AI-Driven World
The AI Revolution in Software Development
Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every aspect of software development. From intelligent code completion and real-time AI chat assistants to autonomous coding agents, developers today have access to tools that redefine how they write, review, learn, and maintain code. These innovations introduce new workflows nearly every month, changing the pace and nature of programming.
As AI becomes more deeply integrated into development environments, one critical question remains for the Kotlin community: How well do these emerging AI tools actually work with Kotlin? Understanding this is essential to ensure that Kotlin remains a first-class language in the age of AI.
Kotlin and AI: Current Landscape
Kotlin has grown significantly as a modern, concise, and interoperable language, especially in Android development and server-side applications. Yet, the rise of AI-assisted coding raises specific challenges and opportunities for Kotlin developers.
Many AI code assistants are trained primarily on massive datasets dominated by languages like Python and JavaScript. This can lead to less accurate suggestions for Kotlin-specific idioms, library usage, or language features. Kotlin developers may experience more friction when using AI tools compared to developers of more widely represented languages.
To address this gap, the Kotlin team wants to hear directly from the community. By gathering real-world experiences, they can identify what works well, where the friction points are, and what opportunities lie ahead for better AI-powered Kotlin development.
The Community Survey: Your Voice Matters
We are launching a short community survey focused exclusively on AI-assisted development with Kotlin. The survey aims to capture a comprehensive picture of how Kotlin developers currently use AI tools, what challenges they face, and what improvements they envision.
Your participation will help ensure that the Kotlin community’s real experiences, expectations, and needs are part of the broader conversation about the future of AI in software development. The insights gathered will directly influence how Kotlin tooling evolves to better serve its users in an AI-driven landscape.
Survey Topics Include
- Frequency and types of AI tools used (code completion, chat assistants, agents, etc.)
- Effectiveness of AI suggestions for Kotlin code
- Pain points and areas where AI currently falls short
- Desired features and improvements
- Overall satisfaction with AI-assisted Kotlin development
By sharing your perspective, you become an active participant in shaping Kotlin’s future. Take the survey now and make your voice heard.
Prizes and Participation
As a token of appreciation, all survey participants will have a chance to win one of the following prizes (winner’s choice):
- USD 50 Amazon Gift Card – convenient for any online purchase.
- Six-month JetBrains All Products Pack subscription – access to the full suite of JetBrains development tools, including IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate, ReSharper, and more.
The survey is open to all Kotlin developers worldwide. Entries will be accepted until [insert deadline]. Don’t miss this opportunity to influence the direction of Kotlin AI tools while having a chance to win a valuable prize.
KotlinConf 2026 Connection
Planning to attend KotlinConf 2026? After completing the survey, make sure to visit the registration counter during the conference. You’ll have a chance to chat with our team in person, share additional feedback, and receive a small thank-you gift as a token of our gratitude for your participation.
This face-to-face interaction is a wonderful opportunity to deepen the conversation about AI and Kotlin, and to help shape the next generation of developer tools together.
Take Action Now
The AI revolution in software development is moving fast, and your input is more valuable than ever. By taking a few minutes to complete the survey, you can help ensure that Kotlin remains a language that not only adapts to AI but thrives alongside it.
We look forward to hearing your thoughts and working together to build a smarter, more efficient future for Kotlin development.