Have you ever thought how much Google paid to introduce Kotlin into Android? This question usually surprises the developers I talk to about this topic. The answer in most cases is that Google got Kotlin for free because it is released under Apache 2.0 open-source license .
Read moreShould I learn Kotlin for Android?
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 moreDoes Google use Kotlin internally?
Google just announced that it will officially support Kotlin on Android as a “first-class” language . Kotlin is a super new programming language built by JetBrains, which also coincidentally develops the JetBrains IDE that Android Studio — Google’s official developer tool — is based on.
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