Kotlin Script Example

Learning how to create a simple (native) executable script using Kotlin

Prequisites

• Please install a standalone Kotlin compiler. If you are using *Nix, you can use brew with the following command in your console;

  brew install kotlin

• Check if Kotlin compiler already installed with typing kotlinc in your console

How to test a Script ?

• Kotlin script has two different executables, you can use Kotlin compiler or Native compiler based on your needs 😄

• If you are using Kotlin compiler, please create a Kotlin file with extension .kts and compile it in your console using the following command;

  kotlinc -script your_file.kts
  

• If you are using Native compiler, please build the project using gradle wrapper command like this;

  ./gradlew clean build
  

• Then run the .kexe extension from your console using the following command;

  Debug

  ./gradlew runDebugExecutableMacos
  

  Release

  ./gradlew runReleaseExecutableMacos
  

• For other operating system, please change the suffix instead 😄