Course Outline
Introduction
- Why Kotlin is a Superior Choice to Java
Tool Setup
- Utilizing Command Line Tools
- Installing the JDK for Kotlin
- Setting Up the IDE: IntelliJ
- Installing Essential Plugins
Getting Started with Basic Kotlin Programming
- Learning the Kotlin Architecture
- Defining Variables in Kotlin
- Understanding Kotlin Data Types
- Working with Strings in Kotlin
- Comprehending Immutability in Kotlin
- Implementing Expressions, Statements, and Assignments
- Utilizing Nullable Variables in Kotlin for Null Safety
- Managing Conditional Logic with "if" Statements
- Handling Options via "when" Statements
- Exploring Advanced Conditional Statement Capabilities in Kotlin
- Working with Arrays and Lists in Kotlin
- Implementing Looping Constructs in Kotlin
- Creating, Declaring, and Using Functions in Kotlin
- Utilizing Parameters and Return Values
- Using Extension Functions
- Using Inline Functions
- Using Higher-order Functions
Object-Oriented Programming with Kotlin
- Overview of Object-Oriented Programming
- Creating Classes
- Adding Methods to Classes
- Defining Basic Constructors
- Using Named Parameters and Default Values
- Enabling Inheritance with Open Classes
- Utilizing Abstract Classes
- Creating and Implementing Interfaces
- Managing Method Overriding
- Creating Data Classes
- Utilizing Singletons and Companion Objects
- Using Enumerations
- Organizing Classes into Packages
- Using Imports
- Implementing Information Hiding
- Utilizing Getters and Setters
- Implementing Visibility Modifiers
- Understanding Generics
- Implementing a Generic Stack
- Using Generic Functions
Exploring Kotlin's Interoperability with Java
- Calling Java from Kotlin
- Calling Kotlin from Java
Exploring Advanced Kotlin Features
- Understanding Operator Overloading
- Using Annotations
- Using Reflection
- Implementing DSL Construction
- Implementing Destructuring
Functional Programming with Kotlin
Hands-on: Converting an Android App from Java to Kotlin
- Utilizing Android Studio
- Starting a New Project with Kotlin
- Converting Existing Java Code to Kotlin
- Using Android APIs with Kotlin
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Experience with Java programming
- Basic familiarity or experience in Android development
Target Audience
- Android developers interested in Kotlin
- Java programmers interested in Kotlin
Testimonials (3)
The in-depth knowledge and the examples
Ankur Kapila - Deutsche Bank
Course - Programming with Kotlin
Alex is a very friendly, personable guy. He made everyone feel comfortable working through together and volunteering to give slutions.
Kai Bergman - Red Embedded Consulting Sp. z o.o.
Course - Kotlin for Beginners
Intensity of a course, coverage of topics. Complicated topics are explained on a good level, so even though there are some white spots left in of them (like DSL) -- it won't be hard to go on by myself as I already have a common understanding of basis and at least know how to form my questions to Google.
