Java may still be the first programming language that springs to mind when you think about Android, but you don’t have to use Java for Android development. In fact, Kotlin is now Google’s preferred ...

For years, Java was the one official language for Android development. While other options were available through alternative tools like Unity or Xamarin, Java with the Android SDK was still the clear ...

Google I/O: Kotlin, a popular new language for mobile platforms that's compatible with Java, is now officially supported on Android.

Engineers at Facebook parent Meta have detailed their multi-year effort to convert the codebases for its numerous Android apps from the Java programming language over to Kotlin. That's a large task ...

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

Android developers were already able to use Kotlin through a plug-in, but from now on it'll ship alongside Java and C++ with the official Android IDE.

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the tech landscape, developers are increasingly faced with the task of selecting which programming languages are the most beneficial and effective in ...

A monthly overview of things you need to know as an architect or aspiring architect. Unlock the full InfoQ experience by logging in! Stay updated with your favorite authors and topics, engage with ...

Kotlin is all the rage now that it has been deemed a first-class programming language for developing Android apps. Actually, it's been raging all on its own for a while now, as evidenced by the Stack ...

JetBrains has released an alpha version of Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile (KMM), an SDK that enables developers to use the same business logic in both Android and iOS mobile applications. KMM draws on ...