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For somebody starting to learn Android Development, is it recommended to study Kotlin simultaneously with Java, or should I just master Java first before touchi
by sus_007 9y ago
For somebody starting to learn Android Development, is it recommended to study Kotlin simultaneously with Java, or should I just master Java first before touching Kotlin ?
- Larrikin 9y agoFocus on Java, since 99% of online examples on the beginner side will be in Java and learning two language on top of Android will be a lot. There is no need to master Java before you begin learning Kotlin, but currently being able to convert between the two is still a requirement for effective development. Kotlin simply makes your life easier as a Java developer.
- thibran 9y agoGo with Java first. Kotlin fixes a lot of Java flaws and provides many Java-compatible solutions to those. Without knowing the flaws, you probably would have a hard time understanding the solutions.
- V-2 9y agoYou can't escape learning Java (as of now), but it doesn't mean you can't follow it along learning Kotlin. It does not have to be one, then the other. It's just a matter of managing the cognitive load, and that's your private preference.
- yoz-y 9y agoI have done little Android development and none in Kotlin. However, if it is anything like the Obj-C to Swift transition, then I would recommend to learn to write programs in Kotlin but learn to read Java code. Most examples/tutorials/solutions will be in Java so you definitely need to understand them. However, I think it is better to write all new code in Kotlin.