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# Route from Java to Kotlin

Ditch verbose Java boilerplate and Lombok dependencies forever. See how Kotlin’s native null safety and extension functions instantly upgrade your JVM development workflow.

- **Speakers:** Christian Woerz
- **Event:** WeAreDevelopers LIVE
- **Published:** September 21, 2022
- **Duration:** 57:09
- **URL:** https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/512-route-from-java-to-kotlin
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