Which is better java or kotlin ?

Question

I am getting into android developement but recently in google I/O google announced that it will make kotlin its first class language for android. What do you guys think?

Answer 1

You should know Java. Most of the software is still written in Java, so you need to be able to read it at least. What you write though is your choice, and yes Kotlin is shorter.

Answer 2

i think kotlin ...

Answer 3

kotlin..

Answer 4

Well, since it's between Java and Kotlin, I'll advice kotlin. Would have adviced React Native script for Android development.

PS: I'm not a mobile developer yet. I use JS and TS, hence, the advice on React Native.

Answer 5

go with kotlin .

Answer 6

Kotlin is the future

Answer 7

Kotlin supports java

it can read java bytecode
it can also morph java code to kotlin code

best of both worlds

Answer 8

It looks Kotlin is the best for near future

Answer 9

ok, I'm a nOOb, what's kotlin?

Answer 10

Go for Kotlin!