If I wanted to compile Kotlin code in Compose Multiplatform, how should I approach it? I don't want...

# multiplatform

[skominas.ainis]

If I wanted to compile Kotlin code in Compose Multiplatform, how should I approach it? I don't want to embed kotlin-compiler-embeddable as its size is very high for a mobile app to support

[Chrimaeon]

Sounds like an XY-Problem. What do you want to achieve and why would you like to compile Kotlin code yourself?

[skominas.ainis]

It isn't XY problem, as I am creating an app where I want the user to have the power to edit small parts of code and compile it themselves. I have JS support in the app, since running WebView is easy and compiling there is easy.

Now I'd like to add Kotlin support. I was thinking I could create a BE where I could compile it, but maybe there are some other ways to do it

[Chrimaeon]

I think you‘ll have problems on iOS with Apples guidelines if you do it in the device.
Also I don’t think there is an Kotlin compiler for iOS.

[skominas.ainis]

Gotcha. Thanks

[Casey Brooks]

You probably won't be able to run the compiler directly inside an app, since it depends on a proper JDK and a whole bunch of other stuff. Instead you might look into using a remote server to do the actual compilation and execute the code. Here's the one that powers https://play.kotlinlang.org

https://github.com/JetBrains/kotlin-playground

[skominas.ainis]

Much appreciated! I’ll use this then.

I have Monaco editor (VSCode) embedded to a webview, but to support Kotlin I think I’ll
need to have two separate editors.

My main goal is to support JS and Kotlin for now:)

Thanks again~