Java/Android Confusion

Question

Is the core Java different from Android ?? Android is also a language ?? if android is not a programming language then why we have to under stand android after learning java ?? Why beginners who want to start making android apps are recommended learning java before android app making ?? Totally Confused ??

Answer 1

//i found some links to previously asked question , hope it helps☺
https://www.sololearn.com/Discuss/237742/?ref=app
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