First Java or Kotlin? What do you think?

Question

Hi everyone, I am a web developer and I am worki g with Javascript, looking for improving myself on mobile development. (Thought about react native or flutter options but I didnt want it) So i decided to learn Android native development. What are your suggestions?

Answer 1

I'm doing Kotlin for Android. I started using Java, but switched once Kotlin became available here. I don't like Java as a language so was happy to switch. Kotlin has become my favorite language kicking C++ out after holding that spot for 33 years. The issue with doing Kotlin is you must still read some Java examples and convert them yourself to Kotlin. There are tons more this year over last and likely next year it will not be an issue any more. Personally, I suggest learning both and picking the one you like best.

Answer 2

Telephony switch, Asynchronous Transfer Mode Network switch, and Voicemail system. All embedded systems using no C++ library software.

Answer 3

I am actually curious about the opinion of Kotlin developers ? Or flutter ?

Answer 4

I think John knows Kotlin well, you can talk to him:
https://www.sololearn.com/Profile/579567/?ref=app

He also has an expired AMA:
https://www.sololearn.com/learn/18904/?ref=app

Answer 5

Wow, thanks for recommendations I ll definitely contact

Answer 6

John Wells c++ for 33 yrs for which development???

Answer 7

I feel like.. go for Java first...

Answer 8

I think frist learning Java
After going to the kotlin best
Because we know the basics of Java
Easily understand the kotlin concept
All the best bro

Answer 9

Java is more general, so may be Java?

Answer 10

I prefer java first...
edit :
because you already know javascript. java syntaxes similar to js most so it is easy to you..
if you learn java first, after you can divert to kotlin later. but kotlin first makes you miss java features.. it may become difficult to understand java if needed...

Answer 11

Java

Answer 12

I am familiar with its syntax finished the course here and I was reading some documents, it is very similar to JS (syntax) I even kinda enjoyed strong typing like typescript :D , what do you think is the way to go starting from tomorrow ?

Answer 13

I'd recommend Java, because I think that Kotlin and Flutter are highly based on Java, but I don't actually know much about Kotlin and Flutter.

Answer 14

Jaya krishna I will take your advice serious ! I think I will go with Java

Answer 15

Furkan Mutlu All the best.
Finally adding,
Start with java, learn both kotlin,java.
Pick one you like most...
Good luck....

Answer 16

Absolutely Java ✅

Answer 17

Java first

Answer 18

Why do you think so?

Answer 19

I think Java is more general in Oop
so learn java first and then move to kotlin is nice

Answer 20

Can you guys please tell me also why?