Main description:

Kotlin is a statically typed programming language designed to interoperate with Java and fully supported by Google on the Android operating system.

Based on Big Nerd Ranch's popular Kotlin Essentials course, this guide shows you how to work effectively with the Kotlin programming language through hands-on examples and clear explanations of key Kotlin concepts and foundational APIs. Written for Kotlin 1.2, this book will also introduce you to JetBrains' IntelliJ IDEA development environment.

Whether you are an experienced Android developer looking for modern features beyond what Java offers or a new developer ready to learn your first programming language, the authors will guide you from first principles to advanced usage of Kotlin. By the end of this book, you will be empowered to create reliable, concise applications in Kotlin.

Contents:

Introducing Kotlin 1Your First Kotlin Application 2Variables, Constants, and Types 3Conditionals 4Functions 5Anonymous Functions and the Function Type 6Null Safety and Exceptions 7Strings 8Numbers 9Standard Functions 10Lists and Sets 11Maps 12Defining Classes 13Initialization 14Inheritance 15Objects 16Interfaces and Abstract Classes 17Generics 18Extensions 19Functional Programming Basics 20Java Interoperability 21Building Your First Android Application with Kotlin 22Introduction to Coroutines 23Afterword Appendix: More Challenges Glossary