Is Java required for Kotlin?

Yes, the JDK is required for Kotlin development on the JVM. Kotlin works with JDK 1.6+.

Can we learn Kotlin without learning Java?

You don’t need Java knowledge to learn Kotlin or Kotlin knowledge to learn Java. Having said that, If you know Java, that will be helpful when you need to interop with some Java libraries. You can start learning any of Java or Kotlin without prior knowledge of the other.

Should I learn Java before Android development?

Yes I would learn at least the basics of Java prior to starting on Android. Starting in Android would be like learning to scuba dive before learning to swim, sure you could probably struggle your way along, but you’ll be making the process unnecessarily more difficult for yourself.

Does Kotlin depend on Java?

 Kotlin is inspired by existing languages such as Java, C#, JavaScript, Scala and Groovy.

Is Kotlin better than Java?

Statements like “Kotlin is better than Java”, “Kotlin is more readable than Java”, “Kotlin is faster to develop with than Java”, while not supported by relevant and accurate data, all fall into category of subjective opinions.

Why is Kotlin language, Android?

Kotlin is a language designed and developed by Jetbrains, focused on being a modern language, in constant evolution and, above all, that can be executed on the JVM. This makes it a perfect candidate to be used on Android. To begin to demonstrate it, we can list all the cons we face with Java and how Kotlin acts in front of them:

What is Kotlin Java?

Kotlin (programming language) Kotlin is a statically typed programming language that runs on the Java virtual machine and also can be compiled to JavaScript source code or use the LLVM compiler infrastructure. Its primary development is from a team of JetBrains programmers based in Saint Petersburg , Russia.