Why would a java developer switch to kotlin ?

Java is a widely used programing language and form the Basis of android development.

There are many reasons you have to switch Java to Kotlin, because Java cannot always be considered the best choice for android.

1.       Android only support a subset of java 8 feature. In a way , Android developer are not able to reap full benefits of Java.

2.       Java comes with some well-documents language issue like endless try-catch block, null-unsafety, NullPointerExceptions and lack of extendibility.

3.       Java is still a procedural language although it is starting to add lambda expression and functional interfaces recently.

4.       Java can create issues with Android API design.

Switch from Java to Kotlin be helpful ?

1.       There are some factors that make Kotlin stand out from the crowd, as there are many options available.

2.       Kotlin provide more documentation and real example.

3.       Kotlin is simultaneously operable with java. We can have both Java and kotlin code co-exist within a single project.

4.       Java and Kotlin both codes can compile perfectly and users are not even able to make out which part of the code is Kotlin.

5.       Kotlin and Java classes can be written simultaneously.

6.       Alternatively, Smal chunks of codes can be Written in kotlin and can be inserted as and when required, without affecting the entire code.

7.       Kotlin is a simple enhancement of java, so a Java Developer or an existing Java application user will be easily able to comprehend what kotlin code is doing. It looks familiar, the code is easy to read and understand.

8.       Kotlin aims to gel up with the best of both functional as well a procedural approaches, as there is no easy answer to which approach is best.

9.       Android Studio has an excellent support for kotlin.

10.   Once you all of this is set , Converting an entire Java code into Kotlin can be accomplished in single click.