Kotlin is now Google’s preferred language for Android app development . Google today announced that the Kotlin programming language is now its preferred language for Android app developers.7 May 2019
Read moreWhy did Google leave Java?
In the early 00’s, the company decided to focus on enterprise apps and almost gave up on desktop software . The company welcomed Google’s decision to use Java for Android and never sought contribution. The total inability (or reluctance) to monetize its assets led to Sun’s acquisition by Oracle for $ 7.4 billion.
Read moreDoes Google own Kotlin?
Language development costs are borne by JetBrains, while the Kotlin Foundation protects the Kotlin trademark. On 7 May 2019, Google announced that the Kotlin programming language is now its preferred language for Android app developers .
Read moreWhy did Google choose Kotlin?
Kotlin is a language designed and developed by Jetbrains, focused on being a modern language, in constant evolution and, above all, that can be executed on the JVM . This makes it a perfect candidate to be used on Android.
Read moreWhat Kotlin is used for?
Kotlin is a modern, general-purpose programming language developed by JetBrains. Its full compatibility with Java and concise syntax makes it an appealing language for web development, Android development, and more . Every year more and more people rely on mobile devices to meet their needs.
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