Your Question: Is Android Java or Javascript?
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Java is used in many places, including credit card programming, Android applications, and the creation of desktop applications and enterprise-level applications. By comparison, JavaScript is primarily used to make web app pages more interactive.

Does Android use Java or JavaScript?

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.

Does Android use JavaScript?

Android JS is a framework for creating native applications with web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It takes care of the hard parts so you can focus on the core of your application.

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