• NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Learning Java for android is still useful as a lot of legacy stuff is Java, but given Google has gone Kotlin first, and Kotlin is IMO easier and less error prone, dipping their toes in that first would probably be the better move.

    You can always circle back to Java, you will need to understand it if you get serious about Android development.

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      Kotlin is IMO easier and less error prone

      I’m no Kotlin expert, but I think Kotlin has a far more extensive core language and requires a heavier cognitive load to get up and running than Java.

      It might have better developer experience and be less error-prone, but that comes at a price of admission that newbies have to pay.