Conclusion. In general, because of the May 2019 announcement from Google I would recommend beginners at Android app development start with Kotlin however there are some exceptions where I think Java may be better. There are two scenarios I would recommend learning Java first for Android app development as a beginner.
Read moreHow long does it take to learn Kotlin for Android?
If you have programmed before, you’ll likely be able to learn Kotlin fairly quickly. If you know how to program in Java, you will find learning Kotlin relatively easy and should be able to get your head around the basics in a few days to a few weeks .
Read moreWhich apps are made using Kotlin?
Here are the 15 Android Apps That are Made Using Kotlin for Android
Read moreIs Google switching to Kotlin?
At Google I/O 2019, we announced that Android development will be increasingly Kotlin-first , and we’ve stood by that commitment. Kotlin is an expressive and concise programming language that reduces common code errors and easily integrates into existing apps.27 Eki 2021
Read moreIs Kotlin better than Java for Android?
Kotlin is better for: Apps that need to maintain platform independence and be cross-compiled for multiple platforms as well as Android . Kotlin can perform these functions while Java cannot due to its use of bytecode which can only compile code for one specific platform at once.
Read moreIs Kotlin better than Java for Android?
Kotlin is better for: Apps that need to maintain platform independence and be cross-compiled for multiple platforms as well as Android . Kotlin can perform these functions while Java cannot due to its use of bytecode which can only compile code for one specific platform at once.
Read moreShould I learn Kotlin or Java for Android development 2021?
Kotlin is the preferred language for Android development in 2021 . Both Java and Kotlin can be used to build performant, useful applications, but Google’s libraries, tooling, documentation, and learning resources continue to embrace a Kotlin-first approach; making it the better language for Android today.26 Nis 2021
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