Which programming language was the original primary language for Android development before Kotlin was also supported?

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Java

Java was chosen for Android because it was a well-established, secure language with a massive community of developers. While Google now prefers Kotlin for its conciseness, millions of Android apps still rely on Java's robust framework.

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