Java is currently being used as the development language, so Android can be taken to the existing massive user base of Java developers. Other languages will be supported later, If i read the forums right.
On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 7:57 AM, OwlHuntr <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I've been thinking about this, why would you use java on a phone? Sure > it's easy to program and communication is simple but it makes little > sense for mobile 200 Hz processors. The java language requires a > virtual machine, that takes up resources like a mad man. Even Java on > the PC (Think Processing and such) requires a ton of system resources > to operate smoothly. C++ perform flawlessly no matter what. I'm just > curious as to why use Java and reduce performance when you can develop > apps in C++ faster and also be assured that your app will run smooth > under any condition. Also the majority of cell phones use ARM > processors anyway so C is the language of choice. > > > > -- take care, Muthu Ramadoss. http://cookingcapsules.com - nourish your droid. http://mobeegal.in - find stuff closer. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Discuss" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-discuss?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
