Learn KOTLIN-JS-WASM with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Architecture
Kotlin code -> Kotlin compiler IR -> JS/Wasm output
Wasm-GC enabled runtimes for managed memory
Interop layer for JS imports/exports
Gradle-based project structure
Multiplatform shared module + platform-specific modules
Rendering Model
Kotlin IR -> JavaScript or WebAssembly
Wasm-GC provides managed memory
Interop bridge for JS imports
Browser runtime manages DOM
WASI runtime support emerging
Architectural Patterns
Full-stack Kotlin web
Kotlin+React frontends
Wasm compute modules
Compose-for-Web SPA
Shared business logic MPP
Real World Architectures
Kotlin Multiplatform + Compose Web
Ktor backend + Kotlin/Wasm frontend
Wasm compute engine embedded in JS apps
Mixed JS/TS + Kotlin/JS interop apps
Enterprise Kotlin shared logic stacks
Design Principles
Strong typing across platforms
Multiplatform-first architecture
High-performance Wasm output
Excellent tooling
Clean JS/Wasm interop
Scalability Guide
Kotlin/Wasm scales with browser/edge runtimes
Compose for Web SPAs scale horizontally
Multiplatform logic prevents code duplication
Wasm modules integrate with CDNs
Static hosting enables global distribution
Migration Guide
Move JS logic to Kotlin shared module
Replace TS types with Kotlin external declarations
Adopt Compose for Web
Enable Wasm target
Optimize JS/Wasm bundles