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Why does Kotlin not show primitive types like int or float directly in its source code?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Kotlin - Data Types
Why does Kotlin not show primitive types like int or float directly in its source code?
ABecause Kotlin runs only on virtual machines without primitives
BBecause Kotlin does not support primitive types at all
CTo force developers to use only objects
DTo keep the language simple and safe for developers
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand Kotlin's design goal

    Kotlin aims to be simple and safe for developers by hiding complex details like primitives.
  2. Step 2: Recognize how Kotlin handles primitives

    The compiler automatically converts Kotlin types to primitives behind the scenes for performance.
  3. Final Answer:

    To keep the language simple and safe for developers -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Kotlin hides primitives for simplicity [OK]
Quick Trick: Remember Kotlin hides primitives to keep code simple [OK]
Common Mistakes:
MISTAKES
  • Thinking Kotlin has no primitive types at all
  • Believing primitives must be declared explicitly
  • Assuming Kotlin only uses objects without optimization

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