In Conversation With the Golden Kodee Winners - The JetBrains Blog

KotlinConf 2026 introduced the inaugural Golden Kodee Community Awards, celebrating individuals and communities that have significantly contributed to the Kotlin ecosystem through education, online presence, creativity, societal impact, and in-person engagement. The winners, including Matheus Leandro Ferreira, Jaewoong Eum, Nicole Terc, Eeva-Jonna Panula, and Yinlong Liu, exemplify the diverse strengths of the Kotlin community, with projects ranging from educational initiatives and content creation to fostering community collaboration and technological innovation. Their experiences highlight the importance of sharing knowledge and building connections within the community, emphasizing that contributions need not be grand to be impactful. The winners also expressed the personal and professional growth they have achieved through their involvement with Kotlin, illustrating the language's versatility and its supportive ecosystem. Their stories and advice encourage others to actively participate in and contribute to the Kotlin community, fostering a cycle of learning and growth.

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