- Added JVM and native Kotlin compiler binaries built with Excelsior JET AOT for faster startup on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- Introduced language enhancements such as permissive visibility for non‑virtual actuals, Android annotation support, unsigned integer optimizations, coroutine state‑machine updates, and improved parser recovery.
- Resolved numerous compiler and IDE bugs, including import parsing errors, type inference failures, annotation generation issues, and UI performance regressions.