8 Reasons to Pick Kotlin Over Java for Android Development

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8 Reasons to Pick Kotlin Over Java for Android
Development

• Elsner Technologies

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8 Reasons to Pick Kotlin Over Java for Android
Development
Before a few years, if you had asked any android
developer about the most preferred language used
for the android developer and you will have the
same answer- It is Java. Yes, Java ruled the
android development like a king. Even the
bestselling and most popular android applications
have been made with Java. However, now the Java
language monopoly has come to an end with the
introduction of another, highly functional and
powerful language named Kotlin. It is the new
Android supporting language that has been in
trend recently. Being an android developer or a
layman, you might ask- What is the need to switch
the sides now when Java is doing well? Why prefer
Kotlin over Java? This post will discuss why
android developers are falling head over heels in
love with Kotlin. Stay tuned! First, lets
understand what the problems with Java are. Until
you dont know why Java is giving a tough time to
android developers, you will not understand why
Kotlin overpowers Java.
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What is the Problem with Java?

• First of all, the main issue with Java is its
  age. Just think, it was released 20 years ago.
  The main problem is that every new version of
  Java must be compatible with the previous
  versions.
• However, it is not like Kotlin has taken over
  Java with a giant leap. Java is still the
  official programming language for android
  development. However, when it comes to competing
  against any newer, lighter, concise, and
  feature-packed programming language like Kotlin,
  Java struggles.
• What puts Kotlin ahead of Java? First, Kotlin has
  the leverage of being newer and has been designed
  by the experts who have built up expertise over
  these 20 years since the inception of Java. So,
  major pain points are addressed correctly and
  rightly manner.
• The second thing is Kotlin has modern features
  that Android developers were longing for to make
  smart, easy, and superior applications. These
  features have already proven their efficiency in
  application development projects.

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• Another thing that you need to understand here is
  that Kotlin is versatile. It is a one-suits-all
  programming language for all application
  development. Isnt it amazing? For example, you
  can easily use Kotlin code from Java and vice
  versa. When you compile to native or JavaScript
  to develop code, it will run on iOS as well.
• It is also a good compiler and is efficient, and
  boosts the productivity of developers. The
  runtime performance is also excellent. It is
  fully interoperable with Java and can run on the
  Java Virtual Machine it can be used anywhere
  where you would traditionally use Java.
• Now that we have discussed the main issues with
  Java Lets discuss why Android developers should
  prefer Kotlin over

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Its Completely Interoperable With Java

• s we have discussed above, one of the most
  preferred reasons for using Kotlin is that it is
  compatible with Java.
• All you need to do is to add its tools and
  frameworks to Kotlin projects. You dont need to
  change the entire project in Java. For an
  experienced Android developer, migrating a
  project from Java to Kotlin is smooth sailing.
• It is Way More Concise Than Java.
• Developers love easy coding. They dont want to
  use lines of code to make simple functionalities.
  This is the big reason why developers find Kotlin
  more convenient than Java, as the former is
  concise and straightforward. Similar problems can
  be solved with fewer lines of code which can be
  translated into a reliable code. Now, code is
  easier to maintain and read, and change when
  required. Type Interface, Properties, Smart
  Casts, Data classes are some of the Kotlin
  features responsible for code conciseness.

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Safer Code

• Ask developers, and they will say that simple,
  concise, and clear code is safer. As Kotlin code
  is clear, it will invite fewer errors and prevent
  developers from making common programming
  mistakes. Also, the number of system failures
  will reduce, including crashes. Kotlin ensures
  that developers remain cautious and alert while
  writing codes to write more robust and stable
  code since the beginning of the project.
• It is Available with a Smarter and Safer Compiler
• Adding a powerful compiler was one of the main
  goals of Kotlins development team. What are some
  aspects of the compiler in Kotlin? First, it
  detects errors at compile time and not at
  runtime. Hence, it offers the fail-fast principle
  to reduce the development time.
• In addition to that, the code is concise and
  clear, which reduces the number of bugs in the
  code. Also, it performs lots of checks, which in
  turn lowers runtime errors.
• Its Easier to Maintain
• One of the most powerful benefits of Kotlin over
  Java is that the former is a one-stop language
  that supports lots of IDEs, including Android
  Studio.
• It allows developers to use all development tools
  that they are comfortable with freely. They dont
  need to worry about codebase at scale.

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Its Been Created to Boost Your Productivity

• What is the use of any technology if it does not
  boost productivity and efficiency? Kotlin was
  designed while keeping developer productivity in
  mind. So, it is a smooth ride for developers to
  develop a new application from scratch as they
  can write code in less time and deploy and
  maintain the app at scale.
• In addition to that, Kotlin has been equipped
  with some robust features that speed up
  development. Some of these features are Object
  Declarations, Parameter Values, and Extension
  Functions.
• Better Support for Functional Programming
• What does better functional programming mean? It
  means that your apps performance will improve
  via inlining, and you will be able to joggle with
  different functional concepts more concisely.
• Applications made with Kotlin are more
  functional, feature-rich, and offer a superior
  user experience to their users.
• Null in Its Type System
• One of the main pain points of the Java language
  is its inability to represent Null for the
  absence of certain values. However, with Kotlin,
  this is not an issue anymore. With Kotlin,
  developers can place null right in its type
  system for these values, eliminating the problem
  entirely.

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Final Thoughts

• First of all, let me assure you that Java is not
  going anywhere. It is here to stay and for a long
  period. It is still the most preferred android
  development language worldwide. However, Kotlin
  will also stay here for a long period and will
  become more developer-friendly with time. Some of
  the apps that have incorporated the new features
  of Kotlin are Atlassian, Pinterest, Basecamp,
  Coursera, and many more. One thing to conclude
  here is that Kotlin has some unmatched benefits
  over Java, and it can offer some fantastic user
  experience to users while making application
  development much simpler.

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