Which language is better for android? Java or Kotlin?

Answer 1

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/863870/?ref=app
https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/1052430/?ref=app

Answer 2

kotlin can be a better choice for now

Answer 3

android studio supports kotlin, java and c++, as i know

Answer 4

Kotlin is another one hype language (marketing trick). I think it will live but will not grow so hard. Something like Ruby... It's only my thoughts and assumptions☺ Maybe I'm wrong...

Answer 5

You can't go wrong with either option. At the moment, you'll probably find more resources and support with Java because it's been around since the 90s. However, Kotlin is interoperable with Java, which is aweeeeeesome. :D Basically, that means you can mix 'n match Java and Kotlin code together, and it'll still compile/run. Sure, that's kinda messy and not something you'd do helplessly, BUT if you think about the process of transitioning over from Java to Kotlin, this helps prevent all of the bugs/errors that would prevent a smooth transition. In a professional setting, that feature is such a good thing.

Answer 6

Android Development Resources

https://www.sololearn.com/discuss/823823/?ref=app

Answer 7

It's hardly a marketing trick, in my opinion. Many "problems" of Java is resolved in Kotlin, and the additional new features are all good ones. It's like saying jQuery is a marketing trick for JavaScript.