This post is an introduction to Kotlin for Android development. Learn how the language differs from Java and the basic syntax and layout.

Which one should you choose between Kotlin Vs Java, the only officially supported Android app development languages? Here's a comparison.

In September 2016, Kotlin accounted for 5.1 percent of Android development versus 94.9 percent for Java, Realm’s data shows. A year later, it’s 14.3 percent for Kotlin versus 85.7 percent for ...

Kotlin is a modern alternative to Java that supports functional programming in the JVM. Here's a first look at programming with Kotlin using some of the concepts and syntax you already know from Java.

The Kotlin vs Java debate is a new one, with each language having their own merits But what exactly makes them stand apart? That's what we aim to explore.

This means developers can take existing code and easily build new features or replace Java code in pieces. Since Kotlin is dependent on Java, it means both languages will continue to be supported.

If you want to learn the Kotlin programming language, check out this list of books, courses, tutorials, videos and websites.

Two years after tapping Kotlin for use in Android mobile development -- long dominated by Java -- Google is making it the No. 1 option.

JetBrains' new JVM language Kotlin promises not only to simplify Java stack-based, server-side development, but also client-side Android development.