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.
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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

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Chapters

1. What language to use for Android development? (00:00:52)

2. Which is better for Android development - Java or Kotlin? (00:01:40)

3. Does Google recommend Kotlin for Android development? (00:02:08)

4. When did Google start supporting Kotlin for Android? (00:02:52)

5. When did Android become Kotlin-first? (00:03:20)

6. Is Java still used for Android development? (00:03:58)

7. Will Android stop supporting Java? (00:04:25)

8. Is Kotlin replacing Java? (00:04:53)

9. Is Kotlin enough for Android development? (00:05:52)

10. Should I learn Java or Kotlin for Android? (00:06:10)

11. Can I learn Kotlin without knowing Java? (00:07:05)

12. Is Kotlin easier than Java? (00:07:39)

13. Is Kotlin faster than Java? (00:08:23)