title: Clearing the console in Kotlin
body: <p>When using the usual <code>Runtime.getRuntime().exec("clear")</code> as you would in Java, nothing happens. However, if instead use <code>touch test.txt</code> a text file is indeed created. Is there a reason for this, and if so, are there any alternatives?</p>
  
  <p>Both work in Java in the same environment. </p>
  
  <p>EDIT: Missed brackets</p>