The Kotlin vs Java debate is a new one, with each language having their own merits But what exactly makes them stand apart? That's what we aim to explore.

Find out how to customize Kotlin and Java classes so they provide exactly the functionality your project requires, including previously-closed classes.

It’s no surprise that Google’s hope is that over time, all Android developers will switch over to Kotlin. “There is still quite a bit of Java still happening on Android,” Ward said.

Kotlin offers big advantages over Java for JVM and Android development, and plays nicely with Java in the same projects.