Kotlin 1.5.30 offers language updates including previews of future changes, various improvements in platform support and tooling, and new standard library functions.
Here are some major improvements:
- Language features, including experimental sealed
whenstatements, changes in using opt-in requirement, and others - Native support for Apple silicon
- Kotlin/JS IR backend reaches Beta
- Improved Gradle plugin experience
You can also find a short overview of the changes in the release blog post and this video: