Kotlin app built with Amazon Q Developer? Let’s review it.
Expert code review for Kotlin apps built with Amazon Q Developer. We find Amazon Q Developer-specific bugs, fix Kotlin security issues, and optimize performance. From $19.
Amazon Q Developer issues we find in Kotlin projects
Problems specific to Amazon Q Developer's code generation patterns when building Kotlin apps.
Overly permissive IAM policies generated with wildcard actions and resources
Amazon Q often generates IAM policies with `*` wildcards for actions or resources as a starting point, which violates the principle of least privilege. These policies should be scoped to specific actions and resource ARNs before being applied in production.
Lambda cold start latency not addressed in generated function configurations
Generated Lambda functions use default memory and timeout settings without considering cold start impact. Functions with heavy initialization code (loading models, establishing DB connections) need provisioned concurrency or memory tuning, which Amazon Q does not configure.
Generated CDK code creates AWS resources without cost estimation or tagging
Amazon Q CDK suggestions deploy resources without cost-tracking tags or budget guardrails, making it easy to inadvertently provision expensive resources (NAT gateways, multi-AZ RDS instances) without visibility into the cost impact.
DynamoDB access patterns generated without consideration for partition key hot spots
Generated DynamoDB table designs and query patterns sometimes use partition keys that distribute poorly under load — such as a status field with few values — creating hot partitions that throttle at scale.
Kotlin issues we check for
Common Kotlin problems that affect production readiness.
Coroutine scope mismanagement
Launching coroutines with GlobalScope or unstructured scopes that outlive their intended lifecycle, causing memory leaks and zombie operations.
Null safety bypasses with !!
Using the non-null assertion operator (!!) to force past null checks instead of safe calls (?.) or elvis operator (?:), causing NullPointerExceptions.
Missing lifecycle awareness
Android components that don't respect Activity/Fragment lifecycle, continuing operations after destruction and causing crashes or memory leaks.
Insecure SharedPreferences
Storing authentication tokens and sensitive data in plain SharedPreferences instead of EncryptedSharedPreferences or Android Keystore.
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Black-box review of your public-facing app. No code access needed.
- OWASP Top 10 vulnerability check
- SSL/TLS configuration analysis
- Security header assessment
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In-depth review of your source code for security, quality, and best practices.
- Security vulnerability analysis
- Code quality review
- Dependency audit
- Architecture review
- Expert + AI code analysis
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Both scans in one package with cross-referenced findings.
- Everything in both products
- Cross-referenced findings
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Frequently asked questions
Can you review Kotlin code generated by Amazon Q Developer?
Yes. We regularly audit Kotlin projects built with Amazon Q Developer and understand the specific patterns and issues it introduces. Our review covers security, performance, and deployment readiness.
What Kotlin issues does Amazon Q Developer typically create?
Common issues in Amazon Q Developer-generated Kotlin code include: overly permissive iam policies generated with wildcard actions and resources, lambda cold start latency not addressed in generated function configurations, generated cdk code creates aws resources without cost estimation or tagging. Combined with Kotlin-specific concerns like coroutine scope mismanagement and null safety bypasses with !!.
How do I make my Amazon Q Developer Kotlin project production-ready?
Start with our code audit ($19) to get a prioritized list of issues. For Amazon Q Developer-built Kotlin projects, the typical path is: fix security gaps, address Kotlin-specific performance issues, then configure deployment. We provide a fixed quote after the audit.
How much does it cost to review Amazon Q Developer-generated Kotlin code?
Our code audit starts at $19 and covers security, performance, architecture, and deployment readiness. For fixes, our Fix & Ship plan is $199. Larger projects get a custom fixed quote — no hourly billing or surprises.
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