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Kotlin vs ScratchJr

A side-by-side look at Kotlin and ScratchJr. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Kotlin

Kotlin

Development

Kotlin is a statically typed programming language that runs on the Java virtual machine and can also be compiled to JavaScript. It is designed to interoperate fully with Java code and has many improvements over Java like null safety, functional programming support, and more concise syntax.

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ScratchJr

ScratchJr

Education & Reference

ScratchJr is a free introductory programming language that allows young children (ages 5-7) to create their own interactive stories and games. Its interface uses building blocks and graphics to simplify coding concepts.

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