The phenomenon of “normies” is an interesting one. The term itself is a bit problematic and not one I’d typically use, but as a phenomenon they are still worth investigating. Their perhaps biggest distinguishing feature is that they don’t get “it”, whatever it is. It’s tempting to think that these are an especially...

Kotlin is a Java-compatible programming language that has increased in popularity very quickly over the last few years. This article provides the briefest of overviews, for experienced Java developers who might be considering using Kotlin.