Generate a Project with the KMP Wizard
Scaffold a shared+Android+iOS project in minutes.
Generate a Project with the KMP Wizard is a free Kotlin Multiplatform Academy lesson on CoddyKit — lesson 3 of 4. You can read the complete lesson below for free — then practise it hands-on in the browser with a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor. It is part of the Kotlin Multiplatform Academy learning path, one of 4 lessons in the course, and your progress syncs across the web and the CoddyKit app.
Let the Wizard Scaffold It
You do not hand-build a KMP project. A wizard generates a working shared, Android, and iOS setup in minutes. ✨
Two Ways In
You can start from the web wizard at the official KMP site, or from New Project inside Android Studio. Both produce the same template.
Name Your App
The wizard asks for a project name and an application id. The id is your unique reverse-domain identifier, like com.example.myapp.
Choose Your Targets
You tick the platforms to include. For your first app, Android and iOS is the classic, focused pair to start with.
Shared UI or Native UI
The wizard offers a choice: Compose Multiplatform for shared UI, or native UI on each side. Start native to learn the boundaries clearly.
Generate and Download
Click generate. The wizard hands you a ready project, either downloaded as a zip or opened directly in Studio.
Open It in Studio
Open the generated folder in Android Studio. It detects Gradle and begins importing the project structure automatically.
First Gradle Sync
The first Gradle sync downloads dependencies and can take a while. Let it finish before you touch any files.
You Got Three Pieces
The template gives you a shared module, an Android app, and an iOS app, all already linked together and ready to run.
Run It Right Away
Pick the Android run configuration, choose your emulator, and hit run. Seeing the sample app prove the wiring works is a great confidence boost.
A Working Starting Point
You now have a real, buildable KMP app, not an empty folder. Next you will tour what each generated piece actually does.
Quick Check
When you generate a KMP project from the wizard, what do you get?
Recap
You used the KMP wizard to scaffold a project, named it, picked targets, ran the first Gradle sync, and launched the sample app. ✅
Frequently asked questions
Is the “Generate a Project with the KMP Wizard” lesson free?
Yes — the full text of “Generate a Project with the KMP Wizard” is free to read here on the web, and the Kotlin Multiplatform Academy course includes 4 lessons in total. To practise it interactively (a built-in code editor and a 24/7 AI tutor) and unlock the rest of the Kotlin Multiplatform Academy course, upgrade to CoddyKit PRO.
What will I learn in “Generate a Project with the KMP Wizard”?
Scaffold a shared+Android+iOS project in minutes. You practise Kotlin Multiplatform Academy with hands-on code you run directly in the browser, and a 24/7 AI tutor answers your questions as you work through the lesson.
Do I need any experience to start Kotlin Multiplatform Academy?
No prior experience is required. Kotlin Multiplatform Academy on CoddyKit is structured for beginners through advanced learners; this is — lesson 3 of 4, so you can start here or from the beginning and move at your own pace.
How long does the “Generate a Project with the KMP Wizard” lesson take?
Most CoddyKit lessons take about 5–10 minutes. Each one is bite-sized and interactive, so you make steady progress and pick up exactly where you left off across the web and the app.
Can I write and run code in this Kotlin Multiplatform Academy lesson?
Yes. Every Kotlin Multiplatform Academy lesson includes a built-in code editor, so you write and run real code right in your browser and get instant AI feedback — no local setup required.
All lessons in this course
- JDK, Android Studio & the KMP Plugin
- Xcode & CocoaPods for the iOS Side
- Generate a Project with the KMP Wizard
- Tour of the Generated Folders