No Laptop? No Problem: Setting Up a Professional Kotlin & Java Environment in Termux

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Learn to set up a professional Kotlin and Java environment in Termux, a terminal emulator for Android, and start coding on-the-go

intermediate Published 20 Feb 2026
Action Steps
  1. Install Termux on your Android device using the Google Play Store or F-Droid
  2. Update the package list in Termux by running the command `pkg update`
  3. Install the necessary packages, including OpenJDK, Kotlin, and Git, using the command `pkg install openjdk-17 kotlin git`
  4. Configure your Kotlin and Java environment by setting up the PATH variable and creating a new project using the command `kotlinc -help`
  5. Test your setup by running a simple Kotlin program using the command `kotlinc hello.kt -include-runtime -d hello.jar` and then running it with `java -jar hello.jar`
Who Needs to Know This

This tutorial is beneficial for developers who want to work on Kotlin and Java projects remotely or without a laptop, and for teams that need to collaborate on mobile-based projects

Key Insight

💡 Termux provides a Linux-like environment on Android, allowing developers to install and run various packages, including OpenJDK and Kotlin

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Learn to set up a professional Kotlin and Java environment in Termux, a terminal emulator for Android, and start coding on-the-go

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