Video description
Google is now officially supporting Kotlin in Android development, with the platform recently announcing that it considers the language ideal for Android app developers. Moreover, Kotlin makes it easier to work with JavaScript.
In this course, you’ll explore a fun and exciting way to learn this language, particularly if you’re a beginner. However, experienced programmers will also find this course enriching.
If you’re just getting started with Kotlin, a dedicated section takes you through Kotlin fundamentals step-by-step. If you already have previous programming experience, you can benefit from the exclusive section titled ‘Kotlin for Programmers’.
You’ll gain hands-on experience by working through projects. The course will guide you through developing two Android apps and a command-line tool. You’ll even get to grips with creating JavaScript for a website. While exploring further sections, you’ll encounter challenges that will test your new skills and make sure you're getting the most out of this course.
By the end of this course, you will be well-versed in Kotlin and have the skills you need to build Android apps, create JavaScript, and much more.
What You Will Learn
- Build a command-line tool
- Create JavaScript code from Kotlin
Audience
This course is for beginners or anyone who wants to learn Kotlin, and develop JavaScript and Android apps.
About The Author
Codestars By Rob Percival: Codestars, by Rob Percival, is a revolutionary online learning platform on a mission to transform the way people learn to code. With a focus on simplicity, logic, and fun, Rob has empowered over half a million students through his courses.
Recognizing the need for diverse and comprehensive learning experiences, Rob established Codestars as a collaborative effort. Codestars provides learners of all ages and proficiency levels with the tools and knowledge needed to build functional websites and apps. By making coding accessible and enjoyable, Codestars aims to simplify the learning journey and unlock the potential of aspiring coders worldwide.
Nick Walter: Nick Walter is an experienced mobile and web developer and has worked with technologies such as iOS, Android, Django, and Python.
He learned to code about seven years ago. He had limited access to training resources back then. Whilst he learned to code, he also realized the need to change the way that people learn to code. That’s when Nick took up teaching. His experience as an online student has definitely influenced his teaching style—he knows what it is like to be in their shoes.
He started his teaching career in 2014, with the Internet’s first Swift course. He now teaches a range of technologies such as iOS, Android, Django, Kotlin, Python, HTML, and Blockchain.
Table of contents
- Chapter 1 : Welcome and Setup
- Chapter 2 : Kotlin for Beginners
- Chapter 3 : Making an Android App with Kotlin - The Resume
- Chapter 4 : Advanced Android App – Weather
- Chapter 5 : Building a Command Line Tool with Kotlin
- Chapter 6 : Javascript and Kotlin
- Chapter 7 : Kotlin for Programmers
- Chapter 8 : BONUS: ToDo List Android App
- Chapter 9 : BONUS: Find Repo Android App
Product information
- Title: The Complete Kotlin Developer Course
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2019
- Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
- ISBN: 9781839214578
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