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by fauigerzigerk 3320 days ago
The suitability of a language for a particular project doesn't just depend on language features.

Most new languages will fade away without ever getting enough traction to survive. It's a real risk that is mitigated by corporate backing.

Many people may have been aware of Kotlin's strengths but found themselves unable to justify its use for a mission critical task.