What are for `.kotlin_module` files are used? I can not open it in IDE unfrotunately

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[Eugen Martynov]

What are for .kotlin_module files are used? I can not open it in IDE unfrotunately

[louiscad]

Would probably be a great one for StackOverflow

[Eugen Martynov]

Just to keep it for the history?

[Eugen Martynov]

Or it is basic question that I can easily find answer myself

[louiscad]

History.

[Eugen Martynov]

looks like already answered https://stackoverflow.com/questions/45232350/disable-meta-inf-generation-in-gradle-android-library-kotlin-project#:~:text=The%20original%20purpose%20of%20.kotlin_module,level%20members%20metadata%20at%20runtime.

[Eugen Martynov]

The original purpose of .kotlin_module files is to store the package parts mapping to the compiled class files. The compiler uses them to resolve top-level function calls in a library attached to the project. Also, Kotlin reflection uses the .kotlin_module files to construct the top level members metadata at runtime. See more: Improving Java Interop: Top-Level Functions and Properties

[louiscad]

Probably makes sense to ask the exact question and answer it yourself, because here, the question is different.

[Eugen Martynov]

It makes sense for sure