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Kotlin vs Java for Android Development
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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.
📝Check out the FAQ on goobar.dev
Chapters
00:52 What language to use for Android development?
01:40 Which is better for Android development; Java or Kotlin?
02:08 Does Google recommend Kotlin for Android development?
02:52 When did Google start supporting Kotlin for Android?
03:20 When did Android become Kotlin-first?
03:58 Is Java still used for Android development?
04:25 Will Android stop supporting Java?
04:53 Is Kotlin replacing Java?
05:52 Is Kotlin enough for Android development?
06:10 Should I learn Java or Kotlin for Android?
07:05 Can I learn Kotlin without knowing Java?
07:39 Is Kotlin easier than Java?
08:23 Is Kotlin faster than Java?
Resources
- 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
Contact
https://twitter.com/n8ebel
https://goobar.dev/contact/
Thanks for listening devs! 👋
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Chapters
1. Kotlin vs Java for Android Development (00:00:00)
2. What language to use for Android development? (00:00:52)
3. Which is better for Android development - Java or Kotlin? (00:01:40)
4. Does Google recommend Kotlin for Android development? (00:02:08)
5. When did Google start supporting Kotlin for Android? (00:02:52)
6. When did Android become Kotlin-first? (00:03:20)
7. Is Java still used for Android development? (00:03:58)
8. Will Android stop supporting Java? (00:04:25)
9. Is Kotlin replacing Java? (00:04:53)
10. Is Kotlin enough for Android development? (00:05:52)
11. Should I learn Java or Kotlin for Android? (00:06:10)
12. Can I learn Kotlin without knowing Java? (00:07:05)
13. Is Kotlin easier than Java? (00:07:39)
14. Is Kotlin faster than Java? (00:08:23)
25 episodes
Manage episode 290844405 series 2829284
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.
📝Check out the FAQ on goobar.dev
Chapters
00:52 What language to use for Android development?
01:40 Which is better for Android development; Java or Kotlin?
02:08 Does Google recommend Kotlin for Android development?
02:52 When did Google start supporting Kotlin for Android?
03:20 When did Android become Kotlin-first?
03:58 Is Java still used for Android development?
04:25 Will Android stop supporting Java?
04:53 Is Kotlin replacing Java?
05:52 Is Kotlin enough for Android development?
06:10 Should I learn Java or Kotlin for Android?
07:05 Can I learn Kotlin without knowing Java?
07:39 Is Kotlin easier than Java?
08:23 Is Kotlin faster than Java?
Resources
- 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
Contact
https://twitter.com/n8ebel
https://goobar.dev/contact/
Thanks for listening devs! 👋
Let's Connect
--
🔔 Find More Developer Content On YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/c/goobario?sub_confirmation=1
🙂 Find Me Online
website ➡ https://goobar.dev
links ➡ https://goobar.dev/links
Chapters
1. Kotlin vs Java for Android Development (00:00:00)
2. What language to use for Android development? (00:00:52)
3. Which is better for Android development - Java or Kotlin? (00:01:40)
4. Does Google recommend Kotlin for Android development? (00:02:08)
5. When did Google start supporting Kotlin for Android? (00:02:52)
6. When did Android become Kotlin-first? (00:03:20)
7. Is Java still used for Android development? (00:03:58)
8. Will Android stop supporting Java? (00:04:25)
9. Is Kotlin replacing Java? (00:04:53)
10. Is Kotlin enough for Android development? (00:05:52)
11. Should I learn Java or Kotlin for Android? (00:06:10)
12. Can I learn Kotlin without knowing Java? (00:07:05)
13. Is Kotlin easier than Java? (00:07:39)
14. Is Kotlin faster than Java? (00:08:23)
25 episodes
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