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Get Started with Kotlin Android Development
Kotlin is a static programming language that allows you to write concise and typed code. It’s the language preferred for Android development by Google.
In this chapter, we’ll get to know Kotlin as a programming language. We will cover features that are useful for Android development and their importance for Android developers. Additionally, we’ll cover how to migrate from Java to Kotlin and some useful tips for developers coming from Java backgrounds.
In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:
- Introduction to Kotlin
- Kotlin syntax, types, functions, and classes
- Migrating from Java to Kotlin
- Kotlin features for Android developers
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