Learn KOTLIN-JS-WASM with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
Build a browser dashboard with Kotlin/Wasm
Kotlin Wasm math engine for web
Node.js scripts written in Kotlin
Kotlin React (KVision) apps
Full-stack Kotlin web app with shared code
Troubleshooting
Check Gradle Kotlin plugin version
Verify Wasm target enabled in build file
Check JS interop syntax for external types
Use browser devtools to inspect Wasm
Ensure correct experimental flags for Wasm-GC
Testing Guide
Use Kotlin test framework
Run JS/Wasm tests via Gradle
Headless browser tests
Snapshot testing for Compose for Web
Benchmarking Wasm functions
Deployment Options
Static web hosting (Wasm + JS bundle)
Node.js CLI tools
Serverless Wasm runtimes
Full-stack Kotlin servers
Electron + Kotlin frontend
Tools Ecosystem
Compose for Web
KVision/Kotlin React wrappers
Kotlinx libraries (coroutines, serialization)
Gradle Kotlin frontend plugins
Wasm-GC browsers (Chrome/Firefox)
Integrations
React (via wrappers)
Node.js, Deno runtimes
WASI runtimes (limited)
Ktor full-stack web apps
npm ecosystem via interop
Productivity Tips
Use IntelliJ IDEA for Kotlin/JS/Wasm
Leverage Compose for Web previews
Use external declarations wisely
Split code into multiplatform modules
Enable incremental builds
Challenges
Interop complexity with dynamic JS libraries
Experimental Wasm features
Tooling changes across Kotlin versions
Debugging Wasm stack traces
Large JS/Wasm bundles without optimization