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How Does Kotlin Code Actually Run on iPhone? The KMP Compilation Pipeline Explained
Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) compiles Kotlin code into native iOS ARM64 machine code through Kotlin/Native and LLVM. This article breaks down the full 7-step compilation pipeline from Kotlin source to LLVM IR, Objective-C bridging, and Swift interop, with performance insights and build optimization tips.
February 19, 2026 · 10 min · 1962 words · Rex Programming