Kotlin vs Java for Android Development in 2021 // goobar #17 // software development podcast

Kotlin vs Java? Java vs Kotlin? Which language should you learn; Java or Kotlin? Which language should you choose for Android development in 2021? This week's episode is an FAQ-episode covering a handful of the most commonly asked questions about Java and Kotlin for Android development. These are questions I regularly see and am asked - and I want to give some quick, opinionated answers to to help inform your thinking and decisions on the topic. 📝 Check out the FAQ on goobar.dev https://goobar.dev/kotlin-vs-java-for-android-development-faq/ 📺 Chapters 00:08 What language to use for Android development? 00:58 Which is better for Android development; Java or Kotlin? 01:25 Does Google recommend Kotlin for Android development? 02:10 When did Google start supporting Kotlin for Android? 02:37 When did Android become Kotlin-first? 03:15 Is Java still used for Android development? 03:43 Will Android stop supporting Java? 04:11 Is Kotlin replacing Java? 05:09 Is Kotlin enough for Android development? 05:27 Should I learn Java or Kotlin for Android? 06:23 Can I learn Kotlin without knowing Java? 06:56 Is Kotlin easier than Java? 07:40 Is Kotlin faster than Java? 📝 Show Notes https://developer.android.com/kotlin/first#why https://youtu.be/EtQ8Le8-zyo?t=660 https://youtu.be/LoLqSbV1ELU?t=530 https://eng.uber.com/measuring-kotlin-build-performance/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVysWoMPvvHQMEJvRkslbAQ 🎙 Keep Listening Listen on Google Podcasts https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xNDE2NzEyLnJzcw== Listen in Pocket Casts https://pca.st/12chud15 Listen on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/23l80ywwUWQathm8e2jj0O Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/goobar/id1542492603 🛠 My Recording Setup https://www.amazon.com/shop/n8ebel?listId=1GZ29M2S5KY6K 👨🏼‍💻 Contact https://twitter.com/n8ebel https://goobar.dev/contact/ * some links may be affiliate links