ArrayList vs. LinkedList for Kotlin data structure

Kotlin provides a MutableList implementation for ArrayList, which is based on an array as backing storage and allows for dynamic resizing, though it is not thread-safe. The language doesn't natively offer a LinkedList implementation, relying instead on Java's LinkedList due to Kotlin's interoperability with the JVM. The article explains the differences between ArrayList and LinkedList, highlighting that ArrayList is generally more efficient for random access and memory usage, while LinkedList can be advantageous for constant-time insertions and deletions at the beginning or end of the list. Ultimately, Kotlin developers often prefer ArrayList over LinkedList, as the latter’s Java implementation is considered suboptimal in most cases. The discussion also covers the performance implications and memory usage patterns of both data structures under various scenarios.