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The Ultimate Guide to Kotlin Programming
Gain insights into Kotlin, explore differences from Java, work with functions and collections, delve into advanced topics like lambdas and async programming, and build an Android app.
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156 Lessons
20h
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Learning Roadmap
1.
Getting Started
Getting Started
Get familiar with Kotlin's versatility, its audience, and comprehensive course offerings.
2.
Hello Kotlin
Hello Kotlin
Look at Kotlin's versatility, interoperability, and efficiency in modern software development.
3.
Kotlin Essentials for the Java Eyes
Kotlin Essentials for the Java Eyes
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Work your way through Kotlin's concise syntax, type inference, string templates, and immutability.
4.
Working with Functions
Working with Functions
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of Kotlin functions, flexibility with arguments, and enhanced code readability.
5.
External Iteration and Argument Matching
External Iteration and Argument Matching
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Take a closer look at Kotlin's iteration methods, collections interaction, and `when` expressions for efficient control flow.
6.
Using Collections
Using Collections
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Simplify complex topics in Kotlin collections, enhancing safety and functional programming.
7.
Type Safety to Save the Day
Type Safety to Save the Day
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Approach type safety in Kotlin through null checks, smart casting, and generics.
8.
Objects and Classes
Objects and Classes
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Learn how to use Kotlin's streamlined object-oriented features and efficient class creation techniques.
9.
Class Hierarchies and Inheritance
Class Hierarchies and Inheritance
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Discover the logic behind Kotlin's intricate class hierarchies, inheritance, and design principles.
10.
Extension Through Delegation
Extension Through Delegation
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Examine Kotlin's delegation for adaptable design, code reuse, and robust property management.
11.
Functional Programming with Lambdas
Functional Programming with Lambdas
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Find out about Kotlin's functional programming with lambdas, closures, and performance optimization.
12.
Internal Iteration and Lazy Evaluation
Internal Iteration and Lazy Evaluation
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Deepen your knowledge of Kotlin's internal iteration, lazy evaluation, and performance optimization.
13.
Fluency in Kotlin
Fluency in Kotlin
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Focus on writing fluent, expressive Kotlin code using operator overloading, extension functions, infix notation, and versatile object methods.
14.
Creating Internal DSLs
Creating Internal DSLs
7 Lessons
7 Lessons
Master the steps to design, enhance, and manage internal DSLs in Kotlin efficiently.
15.
Programming Recursion and Memoization
Programming Recursion and Memoization
6 Lessons
6 Lessons
Learn how to use recursion, tail call optimization, and memoization to enhance Kotlin performance.
16.
Exploring Coroutines
Exploring Coroutines
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
Unpack the core of Kotlin's coroutines enhancing concurrency and asynchronous programming efficiency.
17.
Asynchronous Programming
Asynchronous Programming
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Examine asynchronous programming with Kotlin coroutines, focusing on concurrency, exception handling, and task management.
18.
Intermixing Java and Kotlin
Intermixing Java and Kotlin
5 Lessons
5 Lessons
Grasp the fundamentals of integrating Kotlin with Java through joint compilation and interoperability techniques.
19.
Unit Testing with Kotlin
Unit Testing with Kotlin
13 Lessons
13 Lessons
Take a closer look at unit testing in Kotlin, from setup to advanced testing, tools, and integration.
20.
Programming Spring Applications with Kotlin
Programming Spring Applications with Kotlin
9 Lessons
9 Lessons
See how Kotlin and Spring streamline development, reduce code, and enhance maintainability.
21.
Writing Android Applications with Kotlin
Writing Android Applications with Kotlin
8 Lessons
8 Lessons
Build on Kotlin's power to create Android apps, focusing on efficient and expressive development.
22.
Appendix
Appendix
3 Lessons
3 Lessons
Learn how to use Kotlin for JavaScript, native platforms, and WebAssembly targets.
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ABOUT THIS COURSE
Kotlin has been growing in popularity among developers for some time. It was given even more recognition when Google announced in 2019 that Kotlin was now their preferred language for Android development.
In this comprehensive course, you’ll start by learning the fundamentals, such as: how Java and Kotlin differ, how to work with functions, and how to utilize collections, something you’ll work with extensively in Kotlin.
In the latter half of the course, you’ll be introduced to more advanced concepts like lambdas, fluency in Kotlin, and asynchronous programming. In the last section of the course, you’ll take what you’ve learned and build out an Android application that talks to a backend service.
By the time you’re done with this course, you’ll have a thorough mastery of this modern JVM language. This course is based on the PragProg book, Programming Kotlin, written by the extraordinary, experienced programming-language enthusiast: Venkat Subramaniam.
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