JetBrains' new JVM language Kotlin promises not only to simplify Java stack-based, server-side development, but also client-side Android development.

Kotlin is a statically typed “pragmatic” programming language for the Java Virtual Machine and Android that combines object-oriented and functional programming features.

Today’s announcement gives Kotlin “first-class” status as an Android programming language, meaning that while previously it was possible to use the language to design Android apps, Google ...

Along with these well-known languages there are a host of DSLs finely tuned to solve a myriad of programming problems. With so many programming languages already available today, why would any ...