Install Kotlin without using an IDE like JetBrains (IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, etc.)

To install Kotlin without using an IDE like JetBrains (IntelliJ IDEA, Android Studio, etc.), you can use the Kotlin Compiler (kotlinc) directly. Here's how to install and use Kotlin on your system:

Method 1: Install Kotlin via SDKMAN! (Recommended for Linux/macOS)

1. Install SDKMAN! (if not already installed):

   curl -s "https://get.sdkman.io" | bash

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   Then, follow the instructions to initialize it:

   source "$HOME/.sdkman/bin/sdkman-init.sh"

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2. Install Kotlin:

   sdk install kotlin

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3. Verify Installation:

   kotlin -version

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Manual Installation (Windows/macOS/Linux)

1. Download the Kotlin Compiler:
   • Get the latest version from Kotlin Releases on GitHub.

   • Example (for v1.9.22):

     wget https://github.com/JetBrains/kotlin/releases/download/v1.9.22/kotlin-compiler-1.9.22.zip

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2. Extract the ZIP file:

   unzip kotlin-compiler-*.zip -d kotlin

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3. Add Kotlin to PATH:

   • Linux/macOS: Add the following to ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc:

     export PATH="$PATH:/path/to/kotlin/kotlinc/bin"

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     Then reload:

     source ~/.bashrc

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   • Windows: Add C:\path\to\kotlin\kotlinc\bin to your PATH in System Environment Variables.

4. Verify Installation:

   kotlinc -version

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Run Kotlin Code Without an IDE

1. Create a Kotlin File (hello.kt):

   fun main() {
       println("Hello, Kotlin!")
   }

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2. Compile:

   kotlinc hello.kt -include-runtime -d hello.jar
   java -jar hello.jar

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   • -include-runtime: Embeds the Kotlin runtime in the JAR.
   • -d: Specifies the output file.

3. Run:

   java -jar hello.jar

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Dependencies

• Ensure you have Java (JDK 8+) installed:

  java -version

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  If not, install it: