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How I Migrate Android Build Configurations From Groovy To Kotlin DSL

Journey towards all Kotlin in Android

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For a long long time, even since Android Studio was released for the first time, we as Android developers have used Groovy language to define build configurations on our projects. But an era has come to an end.

For you who create new projects using the latest Android Studio may already using Kotlin DSL. This article is intended for developers who currently handle legacy code and want to migrate.

Introducing Kotlin DSL

Firstly, let’s break down what is DSL.

A DSL (Domain Specific Language) is a computer language designed for a specific problem domain. It is created to address the needs of a particular industry or application.

Kotlin DSLs are DSLs that are written in the Kotlin programming language. They allow developers to create a language that is specific to their problem domain quickly and easily.

So, why choose Kotlin DSL over Groovy? Here are a few reasons:

• Type Safety: Kotlin DSL is strongly typed, which means the compiler can catch errors early on, making your build scripts more reliable.