Pamela Hill
@pamelaahill.bsky.social
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Kotlin Developer Advocate @ JetBrains
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It's almost 2026, almost time to start preparing and polishing my
@kotlinconf.com
workshop! While I'm recharging, I made a little art for my favorite conference. If you want one, catch me there. Tickets:
kotlinconf.com/registration/
about 2 months ago
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John O'Reilly
2 days ago
Roses are red, Violets are blue, I put my heart in commonMain, So it runs where you do. 😀
#KMP
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Do you wonder about the reasons behind using an umbrella framework in KMP apps? Here you go - a neat little casual explanation.
www.pamelaahill.com/post/do-i-ne...
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Do I need an umbrella framework for my Kotlin Multiplatform app?
“I am using Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), do I need to use an umbrella framework?”
https://www.pamelaahill.com/post/do-i-need-an-umbrella-framework
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I used Exposed back in 2019, and it was already pretty cool to use back then. It's now in version 1.0.0, and we want to know what you think! See the survey below 👇
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Behind every successful JetBrainer, there's a pet asking for more, better cheese. See our CHOs and Personality Hires here!
www.jetbrains.com/pets/
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Chief Happiness Officers
Meet the real bosses behind the scenes. Our office companions know the secret to lifting spirits.
https://www.jetbrains.com/pets/
9 days ago
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Kotlin by JetBrains
26 days ago
🆕 The Kotlin 2.3 what’s new video is out! Learn from Márton (
@zsmb.co
) as he showcases the highlights of the new version, including language additions, features that became stable in this release, and improvements across all platforms 👇
https://youtu.be/_6PSSkqwbp8?si=EktCPcBGjmmhD7jK
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What's New in Kotlin 2.3
YouTube video by Kotlin by JetBrains
https://youtu.be/_6PSSkqwbp8?si=EktCPcBGjmmhD7jK
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JetBrains
24 days ago
Golden Kodee Community Awards We’re celebrating the people who make the Kotlin community thrive through education, open source, events, and creativity. Nominations are open. Learn more and nominate someone who deserves recognition, including yourself:
https://bit.ly/4sRrklK
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Golden Kodee Community Awards | KotlinConf 2026, May 20–22, Munich
KotlinConf is the official Kotlin conference by JetBrains. It is a place for the community to gather and discuss all things Kotlin.
https://kotlinconf.com/awards/?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=golden-kodee
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Kotlin by JetBrains
27 days ago
🎨 Golden Kodee for Creativity From music and art to storytelling and design – we’re celebrating people who push the boundaries of what Kotlin can do. Learn more about the new Kotlin awards ceremony:
https://kotl.in/golden-kodee-bl
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Golden Kodee Community Awards | KotlinConf 2026, May 20–22, Munich
KotlinConf is the official Kotlin conference by JetBrains. It is a place for the community to gather and discuss all things Kotlin.
https://kotl.in/golden-kodee-x
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KotlinConf
27 days ago
Join this advanced Kotlin Multiplatform workshop at KotlinConf'26! We'll cover code sharing, native integrations, Kotlin/Swift interop, performance, and quality. 🗓️ May 20 • 📍 Munich Seats are limited – save your spot now! 👇
kotl.in/kmp-workshop
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Márton Braun
27 days ago
Catch up with everything that's new in Kotlin 2.3 in our latest video! We have some really cool new features (explicit backing fields and unused return value checker!), previously announced features that are stabilizing, neat stdlib updates, and more!
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What's New in Kotlin 2.3
Get your KotlinConf ticket today! https://kotlinconf.com/ Kotlin 2.3 is packed with nice updates: new language features like the unused return value checker and explicit backing fields, previously added language features that became stable in this release, new APIs for time and UUID handling in th
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6PSSkqwbp8
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Márton Braun
about 1 month ago
Here's our overview and links to our initial materials to help you with AGP 9.0 migrations of your Kotlin projects!
blog.jetbrains.com/k...
More to come later still, such as updates in the KMP wizard and in our samples.
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Update your Kotlin projects for Android Gradle Plugin 9.0 | The Kotlin Blog
Learn how to migrate your projects to AGP 9.0 by moving to built-in Kotlin and the new Android KMP library plugin.
https://blog.jetbrains.com/kotlin/2026/01/update-your-projects-for-agp9/
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Kotlin Multiplatform is the technology on every mobile (and even web) developer's lips! Sharpen up your skills with my workshop on 20 May 2026 in Munich, Germany. Register here:
kotlinconf.com/workshops/
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about 1 month ago
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My New Year's wish for you: may your type-system be strong and null-safe.
#kotlin
about 2 months ago
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You know you're a stressed-out person when "Tiny Bookshop" on Steam stresses you out.
about 2 months ago
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It's almost 2026, almost time to start preparing and polishing my
@kotlinconf.com
workshop! While I'm recharging, I made a little art for my favorite conference. If you want one, catch me there. Tickets:
kotlinconf.com/registration/
about 2 months ago
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Kotlin by JetBrains
about 2 months ago
✨ Introducing the Golden Kodee Community Awards ✨ We’re celebrating the people who make the Kotlin community shine – educators, creators, organizers, and innovators. Think you deserve an award? 🏆 Nominate yourself now! →
kotl.in/golden-kodee...
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Golden Kodee Community Awards | KotlinConf 2026, May 20–22, Munich
KotlinConf is the official Kotlin conference by JetBrains. It is a place for the community to gather and discuss all things Kotlin.
https://kotl.in/golden-kodee-bl
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KotlinConf
2 months ago
👀 We’ve been working on something big – and let’s just say, you had something to do with it. Stay tuned! 📮
https://kotl.in/gkodee-blu
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Some of my favourite people
@queencodemonkey.dev
@tadeas.bsky.social
talking about iOS dev ex with KMP. It's Friday, treat yo self with this video.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgE_...
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Why iOS Devs Struggle with KMP (and How to Fix It)
YouTube video by Kotlin by JetBrains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgE_sKiIgWI
2 months ago
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Kotlin by JetBrains
2 months ago
🚨 Today: Kotlin Ecosystem AMA on r/Kotlin 🕒 3:00–7:00 pm CET Bring your Kotlin questions on language, multiplatform, backend, AI, libraries, docs, user research, and more 👇
https://kotl.in/reddit-ama
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There's already activity on our Kotlin Reddit AMA thread! Ask your questions at the link below. We'll be answering them from 3-7 pm CET (or 4-8 pm SAST 🫣)
www.reddit.com/r/Kotlin/com...
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From the Kotlin community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the Kotlin community
https://www.reddit.com/r/Kotlin/comments/1pjs3bd/kotlin_ecosystem_ama_december_11_37_pm_cet/
2 months ago
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I am so proud of the work Aleksey Zamulla, Tomas Mlynaric, and I did to make it easier for folks to migrate their Android apps to KMP/CMP! You can find a guide and best practices here: We'll take suggestions/improvements in the new year, after a long rest 😂
kotlinlang.org/docs/multipl...
2 months ago
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Márton Braun
2 months ago
I'm always surprised by how many people don't know about the Kotlin Slack community. It's a fantastic place to discuss issues with others, with dedicated channels for almost any Kotlin topic, and lots of JetBrains people monitoring them too.
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Russell Wolf
2 months ago
For those of you who heard him on the stream, here's Qwerty!
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Catch
@zsmb.co
and me hosting some true LEGENDS of the Android now KMP world. You can still RSVP and join to hear from: - Jake Wharton - Philipp Lackner - Zac Sweers - Russell Wolf - Marco Gomeiro - Chris Krueger
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3 months ago
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Jesse Wilson
3 months ago
Today’s the last day to submit a talk for
@kotlinconf.com
. Go submit one! Teaching something is a great way to deepen your understanding of it.
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JetBrains
3 months ago
If you’ve ever wanted direct access to JetBrains experts… congratulations! December is your month. We’re hosting a multi-language AMA series on Reddit. Stay tuned to join the conversation! 👇 ➡️r/jetbrains:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Jetbrains/
➡️r/kotlin:
https://www.reddit.com/r/kotlin/
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Márton Braun
3 months ago
Compose Hot Reload is now stable. 🔥
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Release v1.0.0 · JetBrains/compose-hot-reload
Release Summary Compose Hot Reload 1.0.0 is here 🎉. The core technology provides a stable experience, allowing you to quickly iterate on your UIs in Compose Multiplatform apps. We have worked hard ...
https://github.com/JetBrains/compose-hot-reload/releases/tag/v1.0.0
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Want to advance your career as an Android developer by learning Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)? Learn from LEGENDS like Jake Wharton, Philipp Lackner,
@zacsweers.dev
,
@russhwolf.com
,
@marcogomiero.com
, and
@chriskrueger.dev
. More info and register here:
info.jetbrains.com/kotlin-lives...
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Live Webinar -
https://info.jetbrains.com/kotlin-livestream-december3-2025.html
3 months ago
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Where'd Pamela go? Why am I purple? In South Africa, we have a national shutdown tomorrow to acknowledge our problem with gender-based violence. We are burying a woman every 2.5 hours from this atrocity. Something has to change. Read more here:
womenforchange.co.za/g20-women-sh...
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G20 Women's Shutdown
On Friday, 21 November, South African women will silence the nation with the G20 Women's Shutdown.
https://womenforchange.co.za/g20-women-shutdown/
3 months ago
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Droidcon Italy
3 months ago
Now it's
@pamelaahill.bsky.social
's time from
@jetbrains.com
. Kotlin Multiplatform on iOS "Gotchas" 🚀
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Droidcon Italy
3 months ago
and for the end of the day 1… ROUNDTABLE: Kotlin Multiplatform is here to stay 👥👥👥 Marco Zanetti,
@pamelaahill.bsky.social
,
@johnoreilly.dev
,
@puntostef.bsky.social
,
@marcogomiero.com
, Andrea Della Porta, Alessandro Finocchiaro, Emanuele Villa
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You've asked about SPM import, and we listened! JetBrains has something in proof-of-concept, and we'd love your feedback! Information, instructions and feedback here:
youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-53877
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https://youtrack.jetbrains.com/issue/KT-53877
3 months ago
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Why wait till the last minute?
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3 months ago
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KotlinConf
3 months ago
⏳ There are just two weeks left to submit your talk for KotlinConf’26! 👉
sessionize.com/kotlinconf-2...
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KotlinConf 2026: Call for Speakers
KotlinConf is an official conference by JetBrains. It is devoted to the Kotlin programming language and is the place for the community to gather and d...
https://sessionize.com/kotlinconf-2026/
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🔥 RDV le 24 novembre chez @BackMarket pour un Meetup
#AndroidDev
Paris d'exception ! Au programme : ✨ Animations Compose vs Lottie ⚡ Gradle caches décryptés 🍎
#KotlinMultiplatform
sur iOS Special guest :
@pamelaahill.bsky.social
🚀 Inscriptions sur meetup👇
www.meetup.com/android-pari...
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Meetup de Novembre chez Back Market ⏪, Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup
C'est parti pour un nouveau Meetup plein d'énergie à Paris l**e 24 novembre 2025** ! **Un grand merci à Back Market pour leur accueil!** Animations, Gradle et tips de déve
https://www.meetup.com/android-paris/events/311944593/
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Kotlin by JetBrains
3 months ago
📣 The KotlinConf’26 Call for Papers closes soon – you’ve got just three weeks left to submit your idea! We’d love to hear your Kotlin story.
sessionize.com/kotlinconf-2...
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NPR
3 months ago
Prominent Afrikaners are pushing back after President Trump announced no U.S. officials will attend the G20 in Johannesburg, rejecting his claims of "white persecution" in South Africa as false and politically driven.
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Prominent Afrikaners refuse to be 'pawns,' and hit back at Trump's claims about South Africa
Prominent Afrikaners are pushing back after President Trump announced no U.S. officials will attend the G20 in Johannesburg, rejecting his claims of "white persecution" in South Africa as false and politically driven.
https://n.pr/4qXQsGA
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Hello Kotlin-Paris! I will be speaking at Paris Android UG on 24th November. It would be so lovely to see and meet you! Bisous! 💋 RSVP here:
www.meetup.com/android-pari...
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Meetup de Novembre chez Back Market ⏪, Mon, Nov 24, 2025, 7:00 PM | Meetup
C'est parti pour un nouveau Meetup plein d'énergie à Paris l**e 24 novembre 2025** ! **Un grand merci à Back Market pour leur accueil!** Animations, Gradle et tips de déve
https://www.meetup.com/android-paris/events/311944593/
3 months ago
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Kotlin by JetBrains
3 months ago
Hey Android devs! Planning your next career move for 2026? Go beyond a single platform. We’ve launched
#KMPLevelUp
— a free 4-week journey to master KMP with curated courses, expert content, and a live webinar. Time to ship your Kotlin skills to iOS & web:
jb.gg/vbl7v4
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Level Up with Kotlin Multiplatform | JetBrains Learning Journey
Master Kotlin Multiplatform before 2026! Join JetBrains’ 4-week KMP learning journey with expert courses, talks, and career insights.
https://jb.gg/vbl7v4
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Anton Arhipov
3 months ago
15 years ago, this happened:
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Initial · JetBrains/kotlin@369b197
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Server-side friends! Now's your time to give your input on the future of Ktor.
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3 months ago
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Dev Shorts
4 months ago
engineer spotted in the wild 😭
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First impressions count for your CfP too!
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4 months ago
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Thank you to
@androidweekly.bsky.social
and
@kotlinweekly.bsky.social
for featuring our livestream! It is so much appreciated!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTfH...
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Your Voice Belongs Here: Creating Compelling KotlinConf Proposals
YouTube video by Kotlin by JetBrains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTfHRUSDnS0
4 months ago
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I'm super proud of this webinar for underrepresented communities to CFP for KotlinConf. It has been a goal of mine to have this type of encouraging event since I started at JetBrains, and now you can watch the video 🥰
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTfH...
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Your Voice Belongs Here: Creating Compelling KotlinConf Proposals
YouTube video by Kotlin by JetBrains
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTfHRUSDnS0
4 months ago
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John O'Reilly
4 months ago
Junie is perfect for something like this (in a
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Big day for me! Tonight I'm co-hosting a livestream with the lovely Cheuk Ting Ho for women in Kotlin, called "Your Voice Belongs Here: Creating Compelling KotlinConf Proposals." It is tonight (14 Oct) at 6 pm CET. RSVP here:
info.jetbrains.com/kotlin-lives...
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Live Webinar -
https://info.jetbrains.com/kotlin-livestream-october14-2025.html
4 months ago
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KotlinConf
4 months ago
🎤 Ready to share your Kotlin story on the big stage? The KotlinConf’26 Call for Papers is open! Learn how to craft a standout proposal with guidance from veteran presenters, JetBrains speakers, and KotlinConf committee members. Read more ⤵️
https://kotl.in/conf26-proposal-tips
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Crafting Your KotlinConf Proposal: Expert Tips to Help You Stand Out | The Kotlin Blog
Thinking about sharing your Kotlin expertise on the big stage? Check out some best practices for conference proposals and insider advice from JetBrains speakers, KotlinConf program committee members, ...
https://blog.jetbrains.com/kotlin/2025/10/crafting-your-kotlinconf-proposal-expert-tips/
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Sebastian Sellmair
5 months ago
Say hello to hot reloading compose resources, supported from CMP 1.10.0-alpha01 🔥 Initially requested by
@zsmb.co
and
@rakhman.info
Thanks to Nikita Lipsky 😇
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KotlinConf
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“Your Voice Belongs Here: Creating Compelling KotlinConf Proposals” 🎤 This livestream is for speakers from underrepresented groups in tech ready to level up!
@pamelaahill.bsky.social
and
@cheuk.dev
will share how to turn your Kotlin story into a strong proposal. ➡️
https://kotl.in/live-oc25
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