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

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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https://goobar.dev/kotlin-vs-java-for-android-development-faq/

📺 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/first#why
https://youtu.be/EtQ8Le8-zyo?t=660
https://youtu.be/LoLqSbV1ELU?t=530
https://eng.uber.com/measuring-kotlin-build-performance/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVysWoMPvvHQMEJvRkslbAQ

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