This post is an introduction to Kotlin for Android development. Learn how the language differs from Java and the basic syntax and layout.

The Kotlin vs Java debate is a new one, with each language having their own merits But what exactly makes them stand apart? That's what we aim to explore.

Here's what Meta's developers have learned from moving their code base from the Java programming language over to Kotlin.

Kotlin offers big advantages over Java for JVM and Android development, and plays nicely with Java in the same projects.

It’s no surprise that Google’s hope is that over time, all Android developers will switch over to Kotlin. “There is still quite a bit of Java still happening on Android,” Ward said.

As it stands today, Android apps are generally coded in Kotlin, but Apple is looking to provide its Swift coding language as an alternative.