Google's Android Studio 3.0 dev environment has just become available in the stable channel, with built-in support for Kotlin and Java 8.

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.

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

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

Here's what Meta's developers have learned from moving their code base from the Java programming language over to Kotlin.

Pure kotlin (or java) project in Android Studio without the Android SDK. Supports for Junit tests. Easily add any core java dependencies via gradle. Runs flawlessly in Android Studio. Get all the ...

Kotlin is a hot programming language right now, and its eclipse of Java for Android mobile development might leave Visual Studio developers wondering how they can get in on the action.

Shifting away from Java, which Meta currently uses for Android development, and over to Kotlin is not a trivial task.