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Java Development Kit vs Kotlin

Developers should learn and use the JDK when creating Java-based applications, as it is essential for compiling source code into bytecode and executing Java programs meets kotlin is widely used in the industry and worth learning. Here's our take.

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Java Development Kit

Developers should learn and use the JDK when creating Java-based applications, as it is essential for compiling source code into bytecode and executing Java programs

Java Development Kit

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Developers should learn and use the JDK when creating Java-based applications, as it is essential for compiling source code into bytecode and executing Java programs

Pros

  • +It is particularly important for enterprise software, Android app development (using Java), and server-side applications where Java's platform independence and robustness are key advantages
  • +Related to: java, javac

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Kotlin

Kotlin is widely used in the industry and worth learning

Pros

  • +Widely used in the industry
  • +Related to: android, spring

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. Java Development Kit is a tool while Kotlin is a language. We picked Java Development Kit based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

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The Bottom Line
Java Development Kit wins

Based on overall popularity. Java Development Kit is more widely used, but Kotlin excels in its own space.

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