Spring Boot and Kotlin - Exploring Benefits and Challenges

Explore the integration of Kotlin with Spring Boot in this conference talk from Spring I/O 2024. Delve into the potential advantages and challenges of using Kotlin in the Spring Boot ecosystem, comparing it to Java. Examine Spring Boot's support for Kotlin features like extensions, data classes, and nullability, evaluating their impact on code safety, conciseness, and readability. Investigate how Kotlin's Coroutines might simplify reactive Spring Boot Webflux programming, and consider the role of Virtual Threads. Watch a live coding demonstration of converting a Java-based Spring Boot application to Kotlin, gaining insights into tooling support and conversion strategies. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and drawbacks of using Spring Boot with Kotlin versus Java, helping you decide if the adoption process is worthwhile for your projects.