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Kotlin: Why you should totally switch to Kotlin

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It’s time to start using a modern programming language KOTLIN is developed by JetBrains , and the fact that these are the people behind a suite of IDEs , such as IntelliJ and ReSharper , really shines through in Kotlin. It’s pragmatic and concise , and makes coding a satisfying and efficient experience. Although Kotlin compiles to both JavaScript and soon machine code , I’ll focus on its prime environment, the JVM . So here’s a couple of reasons why you should totally switch to Kotlin (in no particular order): 1. Java Interoperability Kotlin is 100% interoperable with Java . You can literally continue work on your old Java projects using Kotlin. All your favorite Java frameworks are still available , and whatever framework you’ll write in Kotlin is easily adopted by your stubborn Java loving friend. 2. Familiar Syntax Kotlin isn’t some weird language born in academia. Its syntax is familiar to any programmer coming from the OOP domain, and can be more o...

Top 5 Custom ROMs for Android

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Best Custom ROMs Would you like your Android phone to deliver better performance and a more attractive interface? If you are also interested in quicker response times and improved updates, you might just be yearning for a new custom ROM for your Android. Your smartphone always comes with its own stock ROM (read-only memory) or the system Android operating system. But if you want to enjoy the benefits mentioned above, you will eventually want to replace it with a custom ROM. In order to do this, you need to pick a custom ROM and have your Android device rooted. Other than that, unleashing the benefits of custom ROMs is super straightforward. So, what are the best custom ROMs for Android in 2017 ? 1. Paranoid ROM Paranoid is a solid choice for a custom ROM. It has plenty of cool features, which are not available in some of the other ROMs on the list. In addition, Paranoid claims to be the fast ROM around and it undoubtedly is super fast. The system also provides ...

The Top 5 Phones for Installing Custom ROM

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  1. OnePlus 5 With the death of the Nexus line, there was a void in the market when it came to phones with high-end specs at midrange prices. OnePlus capably fills this space with the OnePlus 5, a Snapdragon 835 -powered flagship with a veritable smorgasbord of high-end specs. The company is able to keep its prices down by cutting costs on marketing and shipping directly to the consumer, so in the end, you get great modding value for your dollar. The OnePlus 5 is a modder-friendly phone by design, as the manufacturer has always embraced Android's development community, starting with its Cyanogen-based ROM on the OnePlus One. They've even gone so far as to explicitly state that unlocking your bootloader will not void your warranty, and doing so is as simple as sending a single Fastboot command after enabling OEM unlocking . The major kernel developers are committed to supporting the OnePlus 5, as both ElementalX and Franco Kernel are available for e...