kotlin-api-guidelines

To design a Kotlin library for binary compatibility, enforce explicit API mode and use the Binary Compatibility Validator to track public API changes. Maintain backward compatibility by following structured deprecation cycles for evolving public-facing code.

Ensuring source compatibility when refactoring a Kotlin library requires applying proper deprecation cycles and reviewing public API changes. Use the Binary Compatibility Validator to prevent accidental API breakage during library evolution.

Handling Kotlin Multiplatform architecture involves designing common code carefully to support platform-specific behavior. You should ensure Swift interop readiness and verify that your public API remains stable across targeted multiplatform environments.

You need explicit API mode in Kotlin library development to enforce simplicity, readability, and consistency. It prevents accidental public exposure of internal implementation details, ensuring your library API remains predictable and maintainable.

Yes, you can use DSL builders for Kotlin API design without breaking compatibility by applying standardized design principles. Combine them with the Binary Compatibility Validator to ensure your DSL interfaces remain stable across library versions.

Documenting a Kotlin library using the Diátaxis framework requires structuring documentation into tutorials, how-to guides, reference, and explanation. This ensures your public-facing code documentation meets official standards for simplicity and testability.