To get you started, here is my list of things that frustrate me about Java. Chances are as you read through this you’ll realize that Kotlin has addressed all of them. Stop and think about your own experiences with Java and come up with a mental list of 5 things that annoy you the most. Hopefully, by the time you’ve read through this article, you will be too.īefore you read on though, indulge me for one second. It’s safe to say I’m now a paid-up member of the Kotlin hype train, jumping on board the moment Google officially supported it. It wasn’t just an iterative improvement (solving some issues and creating others) but a close to complete solution to Java’s persistent issues. I was blown away when I first used Kotlin. That’s why the Kotlin vs Java debate piqued my interest. I’ve come to the conclusion that Java is a second-class citizen when compared with other languages, like C# or Scala.

I frequently run into issues I wish Java could handle directly, so I could spend more time creating apps, and less time wrestling with workarounds.

Specifically, I’d like to compare the two within the context of Android development. Today, I want to talk about Kotlin vs Java.

Null safety in kotlin