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Stick with kotlin? (lemmy.world)
submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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I decided to go for kotlin as my first language because I had ideas for a mobile app. I quickly learned that android dev isn't the best starting point, and I'm not a fan of the lack of choice I have for editors with it. I only really know some basics, I used to know some javascript but forgot it

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Android dev will be overwhelming for a beginner. If you’re still learning, I’d suggest starting with some command line stuff just to get the hang of the standard library, concepts etc.

You can use any IDE for simple stuff but Android Studio is tailored for Android framework complexities that added up over time.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

You are right about android dev being overwhelming, but honestly I think if OP is motivated to make an app, that's what they should do. The tools will be bizarre and confusing, but they will get something working if they keep trying.

Once they have a barebones app on the screen, every new concept learned will have clear purpose and value, in terms of how it enables a new feature for the app.