Java or Kotlin for Android Development – Which One Is Better?

Java or Kotlin for Android Development – Which One Is Better?

A question I often get asked is, "Which one is better for Android App Development? Is it Kotlin or Java?" Let's find out more about it in today's video.

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[serious]

this guy is sitting in the fancy office, i should trust him.

[jeffcarey]

If you are reading this in 2021 and just want to get going with Android development, it's OK to start with Kotlin. To really get to the intermediate or advanced level you're going to need to understand Java to some extent.

Luckily, Java and Kotlin fit together better than any other language combo I can think of.

[skevosmavros]

I was enjoying the video and absent-mindedly admiring how clean and straight the decal on his shirt was, until 2:25 when his fingers passed BEHIND the decal, indicating that the logo image was tracked to his shirt in post production! Fooled me!

[dukemagus]

Hope moving from Java to kotlin is easy enough. I can't start courses over and over every time I think I've found "the one" language to learn

[kamomokgabudi]

I haven't even watched for 10 seconds but I already paused and reading the comments.😁

[dariogambi]

So in case I'm a beginner at android development and I have to choose between your courses in Java or in Kotlin, on udemy, what would you advice me ?

[ahmedsalah]

The question here is that if i am new to programming to what level should i learn java before transition to kotlin? Do i just learn the basics or going further is necessary? and please recommend me certain courses to learn java to the point it would be enough before going to kotlin because the idea of learning 2 programming lang. just to create android apps is not appealing to me, I just to learn one lang. master it and use it but with kotlin the problem is lack of resources and project ideas and codes on the internet so i know i will get stuck at some point.

[st]

Hello some programmers say that most of the Android applications are not used and also in the future it may be due to having other Android applications. What do you think about this? thank you for your answer

[aujanchu]

Thanks again for your recommendation 🙂

[avgGamer]

Sir as suggested by you to learn design pattern and data structure and algorithm after java. I'm confused a little. It's 2020. Currently I'm studying your java masterclass in Udemy. But as you mentioned kotlin is rapidly closing the gap between it and Java. So when my java masterclass will be finished in mid 2020.
1.What should i learn after that?
2. There must be design pattern and data structure and algorithm courses of kotlin like of Java? If it's should i take it?
Thank You

[macitsolutions]

hello i am a beginner and trying to learn kotlin can you plz tell me how much time it takes to master kotlin

[krullerooi]

But what about the large amount of java code that is already out there in the android echosystem, I don't see job applications for Kotlin programmers as much as java, swift and React for mobile apps?

[ysf]

Duuude i enrolled in your java course on udemy few days ago.. and now you are telling me to quit java and move to kotlin :S

[tacticolfire]

How to start kotlin you need jdk and openjdk only good for 6 months is waste making apps and then loss them after 6 months of work

[the-code-alchemist]

I pay close attention to the Dutch job market. There are a lot of Java projects being migrated from Java to Kotlin for Android development. The majority of those who start from scratch also pick Kotlin.

[leojsmada]

LOL.. I’m still trying to figure out android as well as Java.

Now this🤯 I guess I will have to look around and see what’s out there for Kotlin...😳

[darshmostafa]

Thanks you and i want to become a Back End Developer What's the best for me and Big Company Used
( Spring BooT or Node js express js)
Reply me please 🥺

[james.kaloki]

what are concurrent distributed systems

[kheavmady]

My project was written in Java. I think about learning Kotlin too, but then I realize why not switch to Dart/Flutter. Two birds one stone.