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Functional Kotlin
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Functional Kotlin

by Mario Arias, Rivu Chakraborty
February 2018
Intermediate to advanced
350 pages
7h 35m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Navigate the transformative world of Functional Programming with "Functional Kotlin". This book is designed to empower Kotlin developers to integrate functional programming techniques into their existing expertise. By learning concepts like immutability, pattern matching, and recursion, and leveraging libraries such as funkTionale, you'll enhance your coding skills and boost productivity.

What this Book will help me do

  • Master the core principles of functional programming within Kotlin.
  • Implement functional paradigms such as higher-order functions and recursion.
  • Utilize Kotlin extensions and tools to combine functional and object-oriented programming.
  • Apply functional program constructs using funkTionale for improved readability and maintainability.
  • Develop real-world applications by integrating functional programming with reactive programming concepts.

Author(s)

The author of "Functional Kotlin" is a highly experienced software engineer with a deep knowledge of Kotlin and functional programming. They have a profound passion for teaching coding methodologies that merge theoretical best practices with real-world application benefits. Their approach ensures you can practically apply every concept covered in the book to build effective, modern applications.

Who is it for?

This book is for Kotlin developers who want to expand their skillset to include functional programming. Whether you're familiar with object-oriented programming and wish to explore functional concepts, or a beginner eager to build a strong foundation in Kotlin, this book caters to learners at various skill levels. The focus is on bridging knowledge gaps and applying learned techniques to tackle complex programming challenges.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781788476485