August 2017
Intermediate to advanced
440 pages
10h
English
Overview
Discover how to utilize Kotlin, a modern programming language, to streamline your Android development workflow. "Android Development with Kotlin" guides you through mastering Kotlin's features and demonstrating how they simplify common Android tasks. By the end, you'll be equipped to construct powerful, efficient applications yielding rewarding programming experiences.
What this Book will help me do
- Understand how to integrate Kotlin into Android development projects, whether starting fresh or adapting existing Java-based applications.
- Gain expertise in Kotlin's type system, aiming for more robust and null-safe implementations.
- Enhanced skills in utilizing functional programming elements within Kotlin to streamline handling collections and improve code clarity.
- Learn to create extensions, enabling the addition of new behaviors to existing classes and frameworks effectively.
- Master the practical use of Kotlin through building a sample Android application, applying gained skills extensively.
Author(s)
Igor Wojda and Marcin Moskala, the authors of this book, are seasoned Kotlin and Android developers with a passion for practical programming solutions. They have years of experience delivering impactful software and teaching developers how to optimize their approaches. Both authors bring their pragmatic insights into this book, ensuring actionable and engaging material.
Who is it for?
This book is perfect for Android developers familiar with Java who have at least 6-12 months of experience and want to transition to or start using Kotlin. It's suited for professionals looking to write more concise and efficient code using modern programming practices. If you're curious about functional programming concepts or bringing new life to your Android projects, this book is for you.
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