JetBrains’ Ktor 3.1.0, an update to the Kotlin-based framework for asynchronous server-side and client-side applications, is now available, featuring a command-line tool for simpler creation of projects. The update also brings new features to server-sent events (SSE), which allow a server to continuously push events to a client over HTTP.
The 3.1.0 version, described by JetBrains as a minor release, was unveiled February 13. Instructions on getting started with Ktor can be found at ktor.io.
The new Ktor CLI tool offers an easy-to-use interface to generate project templates with the user’s preferred features, reducing boilerplate and setup times, JetBrains said. Running the ktor new command opens an interactive mode that allows the user to choose plugins and configure a project using the same options available in the Ktor Project Generator at start.ktor.io.
