• Kotlin A concise multiplatform language developed by JetBrains Follow: XX RSSRSS Java to Kotlin Conversion Comes to Visual Studio Code At JetBrains, we aim to make Kotlin development as accessible and efficient as possible across the entire ecosystem. • While IntelliJ IDEA remains the premier IDE for Kotlin, we recognize that many developers use Visual Studio Code for a variety of tasks and projects. • To help streamline the transition from Java to Kotlin for VS Code users, we are pleased to introduce the Java to Kotlin (J2K) converter extension. • Seamless Conversion in VS Code This new extension allows you to convert individual Java files into Kotlin code with a simple context menu action, significantly reducing the manual effort required when migrating legacy codebases or switching languages mid-project. • Because the extension leverages the same underlying engine used in our primary IDEs, you can expect a reliable conversion that respects Kotlin idioms and syntax requirements. • See it in action The converter is designed to be unobtrusive and easy to use.

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  • JetBrains has released a new Visual Studio Code extension that converts Java files to Kotlin. The “Java to Kotlin Converter” uses the same conversion engine that powers IntelliJ IDEA, allowing developers to right‑click a .java file or a code block and generate idiomatic Kotlin code with a single action. The lightweight extension is available on the Visual Studio Marketplace and aims to simplify migration of legacy Java projects or mixed‑language codebases. JetBrains encourages feedback via YouTrack or the extension’s marketplace page and positions the tool as part of a broader effort to support Kotlin outside IntelliJ, including the Kotlin LSP.

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