DexGuard vs. Kotlin vs. PureScript vs. TypeScript Comparison Chart

Protecting Android applications and SDKs against reverse engineering and hacking. Android applications and SDKs are easy to decompile using readily available tools. This opens the way for various forms of abuse, including intellectual property theft, credential harvesting, tampering and cloning. DexGuard protects native Android and cross-platform apps and SDKs against reverse engineering and hacking. It hardens apps' code and enables them to defend themselves at runtime. DexGuard is a command-line tool that processes, optimizes and protects Android applications and libraries. It enables you to fully protect your application or SDK without requiring you to share or alter the source code. DexGuard offers built-in support for both native Android (Java, Kotlin) and cross-platform applications (Cordova, Ionic, React Native, Unity). DexGuard’s functionality can be extended with the NDK add-on to process and protect native libraries.

PureScript is a strongly typed, purely functional programming language that compiles JavaScript. It enables developers to build robust web applications, web servers, and mobile apps using functional programming techniques. PureScript offers features such as algebraic data types, pattern matching, row polymorphism, extensible records, higher-kinded types, type classes with functional dependencies, and higher-rank polymorphism. The language emphasizes strong static typing and pure functions, ensuring code reliability and maintainability. Developers can compile PureScript code into readable JavaScript, facilitating seamless integration with existing JavaScript codebases. The ecosystem includes an extensive collection of libraries, excellent tooling, and editor support with instant rebuilds. An active community provides numerous learning resources, including the PureScript book, which offers practical projects for beginners.