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- The object keyword is used to create a singleton class in Kotlin and a companion object is a special type of class that allows its members to behave like static objects.
- Kotlin provides sealed classes that are restricted to limited classes, and cannot be inherited further. Sealed classes are designed for situations in which a limited set of functionalities are required and no other class is allowed to be part of this set.
- In Kotlin, enum classes are similar to sealed classes, except that all the values of the enum class are the same type. The enum class is useful when the expected outcome is within a small set, such as a small range of colors, or the days of the week.
- When an object contains another object in its body, the relationship ...
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