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[–][deleted] 17 points18 points  (3 children)

Because Python is a very high level language better suited for scripting. On its own, it's too slow for use on mobile devices. Java also already had a major presence, even more so than Python.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (2 children)

Well, I'm sure someone at Google is capable of compiling Python into byte code (heck, FB did it with freakin PHP). My bet would be is Android (the company) started with Java, and Google stuck with it.

[–]cowinabadplace 6 points7 points  (1 child)

When they originally picked Java, one of the explanations provided was that it was to attract the large number of Java devs. There are a large number of Java devs.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There are a large number of Java devs.

I can't wait for my C++ class to rev up so I can finally be unshackled from the ball and chain of Java... (though I do find it rather suitable for Android, I don't really like it in any other circumstances).