Kotlin vs Java - Which language Android Programmers and Beginner Should Learn First?
Ever since Google announced Kotlin as the official language for Android development in Google IO 2017, programmers who want to become an Android Developer are in a dilemma. Now the big questions in front of them are whether they should learn Kotlin or Java? The answer to these questions depends upon your profile. If you are a complete beginner who wants to learn Android development, then my answer is Java, but if you are a Java developer who wants to jump into the lucrative market of Android App development, then my answer is Kotlin. I'll discuss why a beginner Android programmer should start with Java and why Java developer should learn Kotlin in this article. When I said, beginners should start with Java , you might be thinking what the heck, Kotlin is much more productive, less boilerplate code, and now the official language of Android Development and this guy is suggesting to learn Java, I am not gonna fall for it... Well, being a Java developer, I may be a little bit biased, b...