What are the best alternatives to Java for Android development?
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Java interoperabilityPro
Easy to learn if you have prior programming experiencePro
Amazing IDE supportPro
No runtime overheadPro
Now officially supported by GooglePro
Great tooling supportPro
Easy adoption for existing Java programmersPro
Officially supported for Android developmentPro
Low-risk adoption for existing Java codebasesPro
Does not impose a particular philosophy of programmingCon
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