Why does Google like Kotlin?

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 .

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Is Android moving to Kotlin?

Ever since Android app development began, Java was Google’s official programming language. Yet, the position of authority is now locked by Kotlin . At its I/O keynote declaration in 2017, Google announced Kotlin to be the official programming language for coding Android applications.

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Can Kotlin replace Python?

As it seems, no one of this language will replace Python , but they will rival Python in many areas and I think this is the case for Kotlin, too. The main reason is Python’s simplicity, it has an easy data model + syntax, you have mostly one way to solve problems reducing development time.

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Is Kotlin Java or Python?

Kotlin is a general-purpose programming language that is completely interoperable with Java and supports functional programming. Kotlin is used most commonly to develop Android apps, web applications, desktop applications, and server-side applications. It’s the ideal language for anyone interested in those careers.

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Is Kotlin a good programming language?

Kotlin has both object-oriented and functional constructs. You can use it in both OO and FP styles, or mix elements of the two. With first-class support for features such as higher-order functions, function types and lambdas, Kotlin is a great choice if you’re doing or exploring functional programming .

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