--- title: "Effect of Kotlin technology in Android app development" description: "Android developers face a problem over a lot of time. Google has already allowed that Kotlin is an official language for Android app development. It h" author: "Sanjeet Kumar" published: 2019-09-30 updated: 2019-11-16 canonical: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/198592/effect-of-kotlin-technology-in-android-app-development category: "technology" tags: ["android app development services", "android app development"] reading_time: 3 minutes --- # Effect of Kotlin technology in Android app development Technologies are changing day by day. Kotlin is the advance technology for Android [app development](https://www.mindstick.com/services/mobile-app-development) services. It has the full capability with all features for development. It works perfectly on Java Virtual Machine (JVM). It combines both types of features object-oriented and [functional programming](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/111684/what-are-the-main-principles-of-functional-programming). It also includes JavaScript features. Java works only with limited features and functionalities. Kotlin removes these types of limitations. Things you cannot do through Java can be done by Kotlin. It generates byte codes like Java. Now a day **[Android app development](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/208957/a-complete-guide-for-android-app-development) company** uses Kotlin as the [latest technology](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/113783/how-are-the-latest-technology-trends-reshaping-the-future-of-remote-work-and-collaboration). ![Effect of Kotlin technology in Android app development](https://www.mindstick.com/mindstickarticle/2ef4e1a0-c60d-4a12-84e4-a2297d42bcdb/images/8b283676-eede-4211-ae8a-a5fa9a22f6d4.jpeg)\ There are the following reasons that make Kotlin popular: \ ## 1. Kotlin offers brevity It ensures lesser errors in code. It grows high productivity in a few times. Java is less comfortable rather than Kotlin. ## 2. It is open source Due to open source functionality, developers try to high-quality development. There is no need for payment for the license. ## 3. It supports IDE It supports IDE functionalities. It allows developers to use several features of Java code. Its objectives are to include features like other [programming languages](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/86608/why-c-language-is-known-as-the-mother-of-all-programming-languages-in-modern-world). ## 4. It provides a simple way to develop Android applications Kotlin is an effective language. It reduces some rigid issues. It contains a lot of libraries makes codes very small. It saves time to write extra codes for apps. ## 5. It is reliable It has the capability for future success. It is updated according to time. It is reliable for all developers. The Kotlin team is continuous working for releasing new versions of languages. ## 6. Safe Kotlin is a much safer platform than other [platforms for developing](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/97480/name-some-popular-platforms-for-developing-blockchain-applications). The major problem of java is leading to some extra works, more money and time. It removes “Null Pointer exception”. ## 7. It is easy to learn Being similar to other object-[oriented programming](https://www.mindstick.com/interview/23571/what-is-the-difference-between-object-oriented-programming-and-object-based-programming) languages, Kotlin is easier to learn. It removes all errors that occur in the Java [programming language](https://www.mindstick.com/forum/156801/write-a-program-for-reverse-a-word-in-sentence-in-any-programming-language). **8.** **It is critical** Using Kotlin language, developers feel more efficient rather than Java. It allows them to more way for thinking about problems and finds solutions. ## Why businesses are moving to new technology In modern days, Businesses are moving to new technologies like Kotlin. They use this platform for Android app development. Google already allowed this platform as an [official language](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/39872/what-is-the-official-language-of-the-united-states). It solves business-related problems in a simpler way. It is adopted by various types of IT organizations. It has the capability to solve all complex problems. Speed, stability, accuracy, and scalability are included in the platform to solve rigid problems. It is a user-friendly language. It will allow for solving a regular problem. A well-planned task and expertise developers play a major role. It is required for small to large-sized organizations. In the above paragraph, we are discussing new technologies used for commercial growth. --- Original Source: https://www.mindstick.com/articles/198592/effect-of-kotlin-technology-in-android-app-development Copyright © MindStick Software Pvt. Ltd. This Markdown version is provided for developers, AI systems, and offline reading.