Getting Started with Kotlin Multiplatform in 2026

Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) has evolved from an experimental feature to a production-ready framework that powers apps across Android, iOS, desktop, and web. At Mobile Byte Sensei, we've been building with KMP since its early days, and 2026 is the best time to start your KMP journey.

Why KMP in 2026?

The KMP ecosystem has matured significantly. Compose Multiplatform now supports Android, iOS, desktop, and web with a single UI codebase. Libraries like Ktor, Koin, and SQLDelight provide robust solutions for networking, dependency injection, and local storage across all platforms.

What You Can Share Across Platforms

• Business logic and data models

• Networking layer with Ktor client

• Local database with SQLDelight or Room

• UI with Compose Multiplatform

• State management and ViewModels

Getting Started

The fastest way to start is with the KMP Wizard at kmp.jetbrains.com. Choose your target platforms, and it generates a project with the right Gradle configuration. From there, you can add shared modules for your business logic and UI.

At MBS, we teach KMP through hands-on, project-based courses where you build real apps from day one. Check out our Kotlin Multiplatform Mastery Course to accelerate your learning.