# Testing the Kotlin/Native Memory Model - Kevin Galligan

DevFeed: [Testing the Kotlin/Native Memory Model - Kevin Galligan](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/testing-the-kotlin-native-memory-model-kevin-galligan-38326.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://touchlab.co/testing-the-kotlin-native-memory-model>)

Published: 2021-10-05T20:16:52Z

Content type: tutorial

Language: en

Sources: [Touchlab | Enterprise Mobile Innovation & Development](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/touchlab-enterprise-mobile-innovation-development.md>)

Topics: [kotlin-native](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kotlin-native.md>), [Kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/kotlin.md>), [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [Gradle](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/gradle.md>), [GitHub Actions](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/github-actions.md>)

Tags: [bugs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/bugs.md>), [build](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/build.md>), [github-actions](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/github-actions.md>), [gradle](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/gradle.md>), [kotlin](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kotlin.md>), [kotlin-multiplatform](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kotlin-multiplatform.md>), [kotlin-native](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/kotlin-native.md>), [open-source](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/open-source.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>)

## AI overview

This tutorial explains how to test Kotlin/Native's new memory model in an open-source library. Using Kermit as an example, it describes configuring Kotlin and memory-model versions with Gradle properties, running tests in GitHub Actions, and reporting bugs to help mature the platform.

## Source excerpt

Kotlin/Native's strict memory model has been a common topic of interest and/or concern in the community for some time. The arrival of the new memory model will remove what many consider an adoption blocker. However, creating and testing a new memory model is a significant undertaking.