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USECASE

• Java is a General-Purpose JVM programming language.

Therefore, it’s used for a variety of projects like


standalone applications and backend applications.

• On the other hand, Kotlin is another popular


programming language that’s also the most preferred
language for Android development.
TYPE
• Java is a Strictly Typed language, meaning all variables
are declared with a type when created.
• Whereas, Kotlin is a Statically Typed language, which
means that the type of a variable is based on the type of
the assignment value.
CASTING
• Java, relies on programmer to manually identify and
perform the Implicit Type Casting.
• On the other hand, Kotlin supports the Smart Cast, that
identifies the immutable type and performs Implicit
Casting automatically.
EXTENSION FUNCTIONS
• Java does not support Extension Functions, so we need
to create a new class and inherit the parent class if we
want to extend the functionality of an existing class.
• In Kotlin We can extend a class with new functionality
by using the extension functions.
FUNCTIONAL PROGRAMMING
• Java is an Object-Oriented Programming language.
• Kotlin features the behavior of both OOPs and
Functional Programming languages.
• Kotlin supports the use Lambda expressions with inline
functions and other functional programming features like
Delegates and Extension Functions.
DATA CLASSES
• In Java. if we need a class that can hold data only, for
this we need to define getter, and setter methods,
constructors, and other functions.
• In Kotlin, we declare a class with the keyword Data. Rest
the work such as creating constructor, getter, and setter
methods for the fields are done by the compiler.
NULL SAFETY
• In Java, it's possible to have null values assigned to a
variable, which not handled with effectively can lead to
Null Pointer Exceptions at runtime.
• Kotlin, requires you to explicitly define whether a variable
can be null or not and also introduces nullable and non-
nullable types, minimizing null pointer exceptions.
COMPILE TIME
• Java compilation time is 15-20% faster than Kotlin.
• However, when we consider Incremental Build
Compilation, Kotlin shows compilation performance
similar to Java.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Kotlin’s built-in support for Coroutines simplifies
Asynchronous Programming by providing a structured
and sequential approach to dealing with concurrent
operations.
• Java’s automatic memory management, through
Garbage Collection, ensures efficient memory usage and
prevents common memory leaks.
JUST IN TIME COMPILER
• Java utilizes JIT compilation to Dynamically Optimize
the execution of bytecode during runtime. This
optimization technique improves the performance of
Java applications, including Android apps, by identifying
and precompiling frequently executed sections of code.
PLATFORM COMPATIBILITY
• Both languages share compatibility, allowing seamless
integration within the Java ecosystem.
• Also, we can use the Kotlin Multiplatform framework to
extract one common codebase compatible with all the
platforms.
SUMMARY
• While both languages embrace Lambda expressions,
Kotlin goes the extra mile by incorporating inline
functions and operator overloading, offering
enhanced performance for custom control structures.
Additionally, Kotlin introduces Smart Casts, a feature
that is not in Java, streamlining the handling of
variables.
SUMMARY
• Java allows creating multiple threads in the
background to run long-running, CPU-intensive
operations. However, it’s a complex task to manage
multiple threads, so Kotlin introduces coroutines
support that can suspend the execution of blocking
threads at a certain point.
CONCLUSION
In summary, Kotlin and Java are both awesome
programming languages that have some significant
differences. While Java is a more established language
with a large community and extensive libraries, Kotlin
provides modern features and concise syntax, making it
an attractive choice for many developers.
Kotlin's focus on null safety and support for functional
programming which make it well-suited for modern
application development, while Java's performance and
library ecosystem make it a good choice for enterprise
applications.

So, how do you pick between Kotlin vs Java? Ultimately, it


boils down to factors like project goals, team skills, and
available resources. Both languages are solid choices for
building strong, scalable Android applications, making the
decision dependent on specific business needs.

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