Developer Guide

Project in Development

The gtk-kn project is currently in active development and is not yet production-ready. Expect potential API changes, missing features, and incomplete documentation.

The gtk-kn project provides Kotlin/Native bindings for GTK and related libraries, enabling developers to build native GTK applications using Kotlin.

Who Should Use This Guide?

This guide is for developers who want to build graphical applications with GTK and Kotlin/Native. It assumes:

• Basic experience with Kotlin (if you’re new, check out Kotlin’s learning resources).
• A desire to develop native GUI applications with GTK.

No prior knowledge of GTK or GObject-Introspection is required, as this guide will introduce key concepts along the way.

How to Use This Guide

This guide is structured to help you get started quickly and serve as a reference for building GTK applications with gtk-kn. You can:

• Follow it sequentially if you’re new to GTK and want a structured learning experience.
• Jump to specific sections when looking for details on a particular feature.

We focus on practical examples to demonstrate GTK concepts in real-world applications. In some cases, you may encounter simplified examples designed to clarify complex topics.

For additional code samples, refer to the gtk-kn repository.

Modifying or Generating Bindings?

If you’re interested in contributing to gtk-kn, modifying the bindings, or generating your own artifacts, check out the Contributor Guide. It covers everything you need to know about building gtk-kn, working with GObject-Introspection, and contributing to the project.