>> Android ... essentially force you to use Java > You can use many languages which compile down to Java Byte code. And then you end up with subpar performanc

>> Android ... essentially force you to use Java > You can use many languages which compile down to Java Byte code. And then you end up with subpar performance and application size :( I had high hopes for Mirah for Anrdoid development few years ago, but it unfortunately fade away. It was basically Ruby like language that compiled down to pure java bytecode without a need for any runtime. That would fit Android perfectly.