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What Language Are Android Apps Written in?

Elena Rostova • • 6 min read
What Language Are Android Apps Written in?
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The official language for Android development is Java.

Large parts of Android are written in Java and its APIs are designed to be called primarily from Java.

It is possible to develop C and C++ app using the Android Native Development Kit (NDK), however it isn’t something that Google promotes.

What languages are used to develop Android apps?

Here’s a list of languages that can be used to develop on android:

  • Java – primary android development language.
  • C++ – NDK for libraries, not apps.
  • Python, bash, et.
  • Corona- One is to use the Corona SDK .
  • Phonegap technology / Cardova – which used HTML 5, JavaScript, CSS.

Are Android apps written in Java or JavaScript?

Android apps using the native SDK are written in Java. There is no similarly between java and javascript except their name. Java is a programming language that is interpreted using a java virtual machine while js is a scripting language that runs within the browser.

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Elena Rostova holds a Master's degree in Public Health Journalism. She covers groundbreaking medical research, holistic wellness trends, mental health awareness, and nutritional science.