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Aug 17, 2026 · Mobile Development

Why You Should Stop Misusing Kotlin’s lateinit and Let the Compiler Catch Bugs

The article explains how Kotlin's lateinit can silently bypass compile‑time null safety, leading to UninitializedPropertyAccessException crashes, and argues that using nullable types with safe‑call operators provides compile‑time guarantees, reduces runtime bugs, and improves code safety.