Ilya Matveev
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* Describe framework and dynamic library building
* Describe setting custom targets for an artifact
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Q: How do I run my program?
A: Define top level function fun main(args: Array<String>), please ensure it's not
in a package. Also compiler switch -entry could be use to make any function taking
Array<String> and returning Unit be an entry point.
Q: What is Kotlin/Native memory management model?
A: Kotlin/Native provides automated memory management scheme, similar to what Java or Swift provides. Current implementation includes automated reference counter with cycle collector to collect cyclical garbage.
Q: How do I create shared library?
A: Use -produce dynamic compiler switch, or konanArtifacts { dynamic('foo') {} } in Gradle.
It will produce platform-specific shared object (.so on Linux, .dylib on macOS and .dll on Windows targets) and
C language header, allowing to use all public APIs available in your Kotlin/Native program from C code.
See samples/python_extension as an example of using such shared object to provide a bridge between Python and
Kotlin/Native.