Is Kotlin Becoming The Next Best Alternative To Java

If you are seeking Java Training in Kolkata , you must know that while Java is still the most acclaimed and popular language of the programming fraternity, Kotlin is slowly and consistently changing the Android development scenario across the globe.

This is because Google has released and Android SDK that has the capability to be developed by the programming language Kotlin.

Here are some of the key reasons why Kotlin is language that is making Kotlin one of the most preferred alternatives to Java:

Right Fit For Developing Android App

Being totally compatible with the current version of Java Development Kit (JDK6), applications developed with Kotlin can run on previous generation of Android devices without any hiccups.
Moreover these apps developed by Kotlin are as fast as those developed using Java as they both have the same bytecode structure in either of these languages.
Interoperability with Java also helps the app developers to use and access the existing libraries in Android. As there is even support for inline functions, writing programs using lambda expressions run quicker than those written in Java. Many apps have by now have migrated to Kotlin. Some of these are as follows:

• Evernote
• Coursera
• Pinterest
• Uber
• Kickstarter

Ideal For Server-Side App Development

Founded by JetBrains, Kotlin has emerged as a modern programming language since its debut in 2011. It has the scalability and expressiveness that makes it ideal for server-side app development. One can easily create type-safe builders in Kotlin and write new code while keeping intact the older parts written in Java.

Easy To Learn For Java Developers

It is not that the sole similarity between Java and Kotlin is in the origin of their names. Both got their names from islands. This might be of interest to students seeking Java Training in Kolkata that while Java is from an Indonesian island Kotlin is from a Russian island. There are several more similarities with a clear syntax and availability of ample study material. Thus, it becomes easier for a Java developer to start programming in Kotlin. There is also a section of developers who find it more similar to Scala-a lesser known high-level programming language. However, for most Java developers, going through the official Kotlin Koans tutorials holds the key to master the language.

Conclusion

Therefore, with all these good suggestions, one should never miss the chance to get a good Kotlin or Java training in Kolkata but be assured that along with deep knowledge, you get the assurance of job placement from your IT training institute, before you embark on the course.

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