Should Beginners Learn Native Android in 2025? Pros & Cons Explained 📱

If you're looking to dive into native Android development nowadays, you need to be aware of a few things depending on your goal. In this video I share my recommendations on what to do with each goal.

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00:00 - Intro
00:37 - What you need to consider if you want to learn Android app development
01:48 - Don’t choose your field purely based on demand
03:47 - 4 possible goals
4:47 - Hobby Developer
05:04 - Indie Developer
7:32 - General Developer
09:24 - Native Developer