Comparing Java with Python and Kotlin: A Comprehensive Analysis of Performance, Syntax, and Usability
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-9262.IJAIDSML-V2I2P104Keywords:
Java, Python, Kotlin, Programming languages, Performance, Syntax, Usability, Software DevelopmentAbstract
Computer programming languages have greatly advanced in the fields of software development offering paradigms and capabilities. Three programming languages that are at the top include java, python, and Kotlin, and each of them is even notable for certain reasons. Many corporations, Android Application and web service development use Java as their programming language. Python, which is an easy to learn scrip language, is widely used in data science, defensive, Artificial intelligence and automation. Kotlin is another language developed as an upgrade to Java, which is compatible and shorter, more easily understandable, and popular in the development of Android applications. This paper provides a comparison of these three languages depending on the aspects such as speed, grammar, efficiency, and practical applicability. Measures include benchmark, code readability, learning curve, he community, and execution speed. Furthermore, literature review, research method, experiment, result, and conclusion of each language are discussed in the work. It has been ascertained that Java is optimally efficient and secure; Python has eased the process of coding and utility; Kotlin adds new-age improvements to the Java environment. In the last section, the best approach is presented for choosing the language specifically for the intended purpose
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