Kotlin vs Java for Android Development in 2021 // goobar #17 // software development podcast

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Kotlin vs Java? Java vs Kotlin? Which language should you learn; Java or Kotlin?

Which language should you choose for Android development in 2021?

This week's episode is an FAQ-episode covering a handful of the most commonly asked questions about Java and Kotlin for Android development. These are questions I regularly see and am asked - and I want to give some quick, opinionated answers to to help inform your thinking and decisions on the topic.

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📺 Chapters 00:08​ What language to use for Android development? 00:58​ Which is better for Android development; Java or Kotlin? 01:25​ Does Google recommend Kotlin for Android development? 02:10​ When did Google start supporting Kotlin for Android? 02:37​ When did Android become Kotlin-first? 03:15​ Is Java still used for Android development? 03:43​ Will Android stop supporting Java? 04:11​ Is Kotlin replacing Java? 05:09​ Is Kotlin enough for Android development? 05:27​ Should I learn Java or Kotlin for Android? 06:23​ Can I learn Kotlin without knowing Java? 06:56​ Is Kotlin easier than Java? 07:40​ Is Kotlin faster than Java?

📝 Show Notes https://developer.android.com/kotlin/...​ https://youtu.be/EtQ8Le8-zyo?t=660​ https://youtu.be/LoLqSbV1ELU?t=530​ https://eng.uber.com/measuring-kotlin...​ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVys...​

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