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# [Koan Wars: Kotlin vs TypeScript - Hamming](https://blog.justinramel.com/koan-wars-kotlin-vs-typescript-hamming?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

This post is the first in a series of Koan Battles, using Kotlin and TypeScript, we'll complete a Koan in both languages and then discuss the differences. By the end of this series, you'll have a good understanding of the key features and nuances of ...

Mar 7, 2023 · 2 min read · blog.justinramel.com  
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## Written by

[Justin Ramel](https://hashnode.com/@JustinDev)

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[Egi Mata](https://hashnode.com/@egimata)

[Mar 7, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/koan-wars-kotlin-vs-typescript-hamming/640707386f8b03c7ed60dc47/comment/64072b4a6c8cbdd4116b6d2a)

I don't understand this. Why compare this two languages?

[Justin Ramel](https://hashnode.com/@JustinDev)

[Mar 7, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/koan-wars-kotlin-vs-typescript-hamming/640707386f8b03c7ed60dc47/comment/64072b4a6c8cbdd4116b6d2a#reply-64072e53c9fcfad44163298e)

Why not compare the two languages?

Koans are a good way to compare and contrast the language syntax and the different ways you might approach the problem.

Also useful if you know one of the languages and would like to get to know the other 😀

[Egi Mata](https://hashnode.com/@egimata)

[Mar 7, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/koan-wars-kotlin-vs-typescript-hamming/640707386f8b03c7ed60dc47/comment/64072b4a6c8cbdd4116b6d2a#reply-64072f2fc9fcfad4416329bd)

[Justin Ramel](https://hashnode.com/@JustinDev) I understand, thank you Justin 🙌🏻🙌🏻