Ktor is a toolkit for building server applications on the JVM using Kotlin. It leverages Kotlin's features like coroutines to ensure efficient and flexible web applications. Ktor includes essential components for web development such as routing, authentication, and support for various protocols, including HTTP and WebSockets. With native support for asynchronous programming, it allows for declarative and non-blocking code. The toolkit also provides built-in testability and extensibility through plugins and interceptors, making it suitable for modern application architectures like microservices.
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IntroductionThe “Hello, World!” appContent negotiationPluginsExtensibility through interceptorsKotlin CoroutinesWebSocketsTestabilityAuthenticationServing static contentStatus PagesConclusionSort: