kotlin-specialist

Structured concurrency with Kotlin coroutines and Flow is implemented using StateFlow and SharedFlow patterns to manage reactive streams and ensure scopes are properly cancelled. Sealed classes handle state management across the lifecycle.

Sharing code using Kotlin Multiplatform and Jetpack Compose involves establishing a shared-code architecture that integrates directly with Compose UI layers. This enables cross-platform apps to reuse business logic across platforms.

Ktor can use modern Kotlin DSL design techniques by applying lambdas with receivers, delegated properties, and inline reified functions. These idioms streamline configuration and routing in client and server applications.

Tool-driven checks like Detekt and ktlint are required to enforce idiomatic Kotlin patterns and maintain null-safety. They automate code formatting and identify concurrency or architecture issues during code reviews.

Sealed classes for state are needed in Kotlin Multiplatform projects when representing hierarchical UI states or network responses across shared code. They enforce exhaustive when-blocks and ensure type-safe state handling.