{"id":2793,"date":"2020-07-14T15:00:31","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T22:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/?p=2793"},"modified":"2021-01-04T03:44:46","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T11:44:46","slug":"programming-languages-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/programming-languages-android\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Android Programming Languages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/topics\/1694\/app-developers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">Statista<\/a>, there were over 2.7 billion smartphone users in 2017. The same study found that over $41 billion was generated in revenue by mobile games alone. The mobile app market is strong and now is as good a time as ever to break into the market.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to develop an Android app, you\u2019ve got a ton of programming languages to choose from.&nbsp; Some are general-purpose coding languages, while others serve very specific functions. Picking the right game development languages for Android can seem daunting, so we\u2019ll try and clear it up a bit.&nbsp; In this article, we\u2019ll give you a basic rundown of the best (and most popular) programming languages for Android devices.  Once you figure out what kind of app you want to create, you can use this list as a reference to help make a decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of Android Coding Languages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5cc829ff81\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e5cc829ff81\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/programming-languages-android\/#java\" >Java<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/programming-languages-android\/#basic\" >BASIC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/programming-languages-android\/#kotlin\" >Kotlin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/programming-languages-android\/#lua\" >Lua<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/programming-languages-android\/#cc\" >C\/C++<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/programming-languages-android\/#c\" >C#<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"java\"><\/span><strong>Java<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"231\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/java-logo.png\" alt=\"java logo\" class=\"wp-image-6906\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/coding-basics-java\/\">Java<\/a> is the official language for programming Android apps, so it&#8217;s safe to say that it&#8217;s one of the best languages for Android apps. While Java code typically runs on the Java Virtual Machine, on Android, the lines of code are compiled by something called the Dalvik Virtual Machine. There are many Android API\u2019s available for the Java language, and it\u2019s the native coding language used in Android Studio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Java is a tried-and-true platform for both smartphones and computer software.&nbsp;It was developed in 1995 by Sun Microsystems (today known as Oracle), so it&#8217;s certainly stood the test of time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Developers use Java for all sorts of applications because it can be used to code an entire program.&nbsp; Java is unique, as it is designed to implement as few dependencies as possible with the policy of &#8220;write once, run anywhere&#8221; (WORA) in mind. In other words, you only need to compile Java code once, and it was formulated to run anywhere where the Java platform is supported. There\u2019s plenty of online resources for Java, and it\u2019s considered a straightforward platform for beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"basic\"><\/span><strong>BASIC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/basic.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12086\" width=\"160\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/basic.jpg 640w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/basic-385x125.jpg 385w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/basic-20x6.png 20w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, \u2018BASIC\u2019 is actually a very long acronym.&nbsp; It stands for \u2018Beginners All-Purpose Symbolic Instruction Code.\u2019&nbsp; In case you\u2019re wondering, BASIC is precisely what it sounds like. This simple, logical, and useful coding language is an excellent option for programming newcomers.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s not a universally supported Android development language, you can still build some useful apps with it. You\u2019re best suited to use another language for complicated programs, but BASIC is an excellent place to start.&nbsp; It\u2019s fast, practical, and an all-around superb beginner coding language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"kotlin\"><\/span><strong>Kotlin<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_.png\" alt=\"kotlin logo\" class=\"wp-image-12087\" width=\"134\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_.png 1024w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_-770x770.png 770w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_-20x20.png 20w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1024px-Kotlin-logo.svg_-385x385.png 385w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 134px) 100vw, 134px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While new to the Android world, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/kotlin-vs-java\/\">Kotlin<\/a> is a fantastic choice as well.&nbsp;Kotlin is cross-platform, statically typed, open-source and general-purpose. This coding language was designed with efficiency, practicality and effectiveness in mind. It\u2019s fully compatible with Java and, as a result, has become the second official Android programming language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kotlin was created with the goal of being more efficient, modern and practical than Java. As a result, it&#8217;s easier to read than Java, and the layout is more logical. Although Java is still arguably faster and has a broader user base, Kotlin has shorter code, easier typing and more security features. According to Jetbrains, Kotlin is used for almost <a href=\"https:\/\/android-developers.googleblog.com\/2019\/12\/androids-commitment-to-kotlin.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">60% of the top 1000 Android projects<\/a>. It\u2019s arguably a better way to program an Android app if you\u2019re a beginner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"lua\"><\/span><strong>Lua<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"lua logo\" class=\"wp-image-12089\" width=\"166\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-770x770.png 770w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-20x20.png 20w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_-385x385.png 385w, https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/1200px-Lua-logo-nolabel.svg_.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 166px) 100vw, 166px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>One open-source and easy to use language for Android is Lua. Lua is a high-level programming language typically used for games like Angry Birds and Warcraft. While Android does not support Lua natively, the cross-platform Corona Game Engine features an Android SDK (Software Development Kit) that allows development in the Lua language. While this fully functional game engine is useful for making simple games, more complex games will often require a more robust language like C# or C++.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cc\"><\/span><strong>C\/C++<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"125\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/c-c-logo.png\" alt=\"c\/c++ logos\" class=\"wp-image-7360\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>These languages aren\u2019t the first choice for beginners, but they\u2019re great for building complex Android applications. C++ is one of the most popular programming languages in the world, and it&#8217;s uses range from building operating systems to designing video games to producing 3D movies. A unique feature of C\/C++ is that it was designed and tested by programmers, so it was specifically created with the programmer in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Java and Kotlin, <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/learn-c-plus-plus\/\">C\/C++<\/a> runs natively on the phone. While this makes it more challenging to work with, it\u2019s highly versatile in terms of features.&nbsp;Although C++ has a rather steep learning curve, it\u2019s great for designing complicated games because of its native platform. In short, you can get the most out of your device with C or C++.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"c\"><\/span><strong>C#<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"125\" height=\"134\" src=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/c-logo.png\" alt=\"C# logo\" class=\"wp-image-7362\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need the power of C or C++ but don\u2019t want to deal with their complexities, try C# instead. C# combines the best features of Java and C++, and it&#8217;s used for a wide variety of tasks like developing Windows applications and designing games using Unity. C# is essentially a higher level and object-oriented C-based language, and it\u2019s a fantastic option for Android development. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While it\u2019s newer than most other coding languages (developed by Microsoft in 2000), it still has a large developer community.&nbsp; It can be used along with a game engine to create some excellent 3D and otherwise high-tech games. According to Stack Overflow 2019 Developer Survey&#8217;s poll of 90,000 developers, C# ranked as the <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.stackoverflow.com\/survey\/2019#most-popular-technologies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">7th<\/a> most popular programming language in the world and <a href=\"https:\/\/insights.stackoverflow.com\/survey\/2019#most-loved-dreaded-and-wanted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" rel=\"nofollow\">9th<\/a> &#8220;most loved&#8221; programming technology.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C# is a great option for beginning programmers for a variety of reasons. It&#8217;s a high-level programming language, meaning that it uses a simpler syntax than many other languages. It&#8217;s used for a wide range of purposes and has a great learning code, making it a great option for beginners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Android Programming Language Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While the official programming language for Android is Java, many other languages are used to develop Android apps. These include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>BASIC&nbsp;<\/li><li>Kotlin&nbsp;<\/li><li>Lua&nbsp;<\/li><li>C&nbsp;<\/li><li>C++&nbsp;<\/li><li>C#<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Needless to say, programming can be challenging. If you\u2019re not already into it, we suggest you learn from qualified professionals. <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/careers\/mobile-development\/\">Mobile app development<\/a> can be a rewarding and lucrative career for you, and many top-notch programs exist to help you break into the industry.&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/careerkarma.com\/blog\/preparing-for-a-coding-bootcamp\/\">Coding bootcamps<\/a> that specialize in app building can train you up in months and send you into the workforce with all of the skills you need.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re into gaming or want to revamp your career, consider a coding bootcamp. Sign up for our free 21-day challenge and we\u2019ll begin helping you learn how to code in no time!&nbsp; Remember, anybody can break into app development and software engineering. 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