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Kotlin Crash Course for Programmers
Gain insights into Kotlin’s basics, including variable declarations, data types, conditions, loops, and functions. Discover how to write simple Kotlin scripts and transition to advanced programming.
4.5
29 Lessons
6h
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Confidence using Kotlin
- Strong understanding of Kotlin fundamentals
- Ability to write own applications and scripts using Kotlin
Learning Roadmap
1.
Hello Kotlin!
Hello Kotlin!
Learn how to use Kotlin's features and principles for effective programming.
2.
Variables and Data Types
Variables and Data Types
Look at Kotlin's variable mutability, data types, type inference, and nullable types to enhance code safety.
3.
Conditions
Conditions
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Examine Kotlin's conditional control flow using `if` and `when` for flexible, concise code.
4.
Collections
Collections
4 Lessons
4 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of Kotlin collections—lists, sets, arrays, and maps for effective data management.
5.
Loops
Loops
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Dig into Kotlin's `while` and `for` loops for flexible iteration strategies.
6.
Functions
Functions
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Focus on understanding Kotlin functions, their syntax, entry points, shorthand, defaults, extensions, infix, and operator functions.
7.
Equality Checks
Equality Checks
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Build on the nuances of referential and structural equality, and precision in floating-point checks.
8.
Exception Handling
Exception Handling
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Sharpen your skills in handling exceptions in Kotlin for robust error management.
9.
Summary
Summary
2 Lessons
2 Lessons
Unpack the core of Kotlin fundamentals and explore advanced resources for skill enhancement.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Kotlin is quickly joining the ranks of the most popular programming languages. Now that Google supports Kotlin for Android app development as the primary choice over Java, we’ll only see more developers making the switch. So if you’re looking to get started with Android app development, then you’ve come to the right place.
This course will be your guide on getting started with Kotlin. We’ll go over all the language basics including variable declarations, data types and the type system to conditions, loops, and functions.
After this course, you’ll be able to write simple Kotlin scripts and applications. With this solid understanding of the language basics, you’ll be able to more easily follow more advanced material covering functional and object-oriented programming.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Peter Sommerhoff
Software developer, life-long learner, and enthusiastic teacher. Author of "Kotlin for Android App Development", Udemy instructor with 40,000+ students, M.Sc. in Computer Science from RWTH Aachen University (Germany)
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