How to use this tool?
This free online converter lets you convert code from Dart to Kotlin in a click of a button. To use this converter, take the following steps -
- Type or paste your Dart code in the input box.
- Click the convert button.
- The resulting Kotlin code from the conversion will be displayed in the output box.
Examples
The following are examples of code conversion from Dart to Kotlin using this converter. Note that you may not always get the same code since it is generated by an AI language model which is not 100% deterministic and gets updated from time to time.
Example 1 - Is String Palindrome
Program that checks if a string is a palindrome or not.
Dart
Kotlin
Example 2 - Even or Odd
A well commented function to check if a number if odd or even.
Dart
Kotlin
Key differences between Dart and Kotlin
Characteristic | Dart | Kotlin |
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Syntax | Dart has a C-style syntax similar to Java and JavaScript. | Kotlin has a more concise and expressive syntax compared to Java. |
Paradigm | Dart supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. | Kotlin is a statically-typed programming language that supports both object-oriented and functional programming paradigms. |
Typing | Dart is optionally typed, allowing both static and dynamic typing. | Kotlin is statically typed, which means all variables must have a specific type. |
Performance | Dart has a just-in-time (JIT) compiler for faster development and a ahead-of-time (AOT) compiler for better performance in production. | Kotlin has similar performance to Java as it compiles to Java bytecode. |
Libraries and frameworks | Dart has a growing ecosystem of libraries and frameworks, including Flutter for building cross-platform mobile apps. | Kotlin has access to the vast Java ecosystem, including popular libraries and frameworks like Spring and Android. |
Community and support | Dart has a growing community and is backed by Google, which provides good support and resources. | Kotlin has a strong community and is officially supported by JetBrains, the creators of the language. |
Learning curve | Dart has a relatively easy learning curve, especially for developers familiar with C-style syntax. | Kotlin has a gentle learning curve, especially for developers familiar with Java. |