Kotlin Crash Course for Programmers

Gain insights into Kotlin’s basics, including variable declarations, data types, conditions, loops, and functions. Discover how to write simple Kotlin scripts and transition to advanced programming.

Beginner

29 Lessons

Certificate of Completion

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This course includes

117 Playgrounds

22 Quizzes

This course includes

117 Playgrounds

22 Quizzes

Course Overview

Kotlin is quickly joining the ranks of the most popular programming languages. Now that Google supports Kotlin for Android app development as the primary choice over Java, we’ll only see more developers making the switch. So if you’re looking to get started with Android app development, then you’ve come to the right place. This course will be your guide on getting started with Kotlin. We’ll go over all the language basics including variable declarations, data types and the type system to conditions, loops,...Show More

What You'll Learn

Confidence using Kotlin

Strong understanding of Kotlin fundamentals

Ability to write own applications and scripts using Kotlin

What You'll Learn

Confidence using Kotlin

Course Content

Hello Kotlin!

Learn how to use Kotlin's features and principles for effective programming.

Brief Introduction

Kotlin Overview: Principles and Goals Following this Course

Variables and Data Types

Look at Kotlin's variable mutability, data types, type inference, and nullable types to enhance code safety.

Read-Only vs Mutable Variables

Basic Data Types

Kotlin's Type Inference Nullable Types

Conditions

Examine Kotlin's conditional control flow using `if` and `when` for flexible, concise code.

Conditions with `if`Conditions with `when`Conditions as Expressions

Collections

Grasp the fundamentals of Kotlin collections—lists, sets, arrays, and maps for effective data management.

Lists Sets Arrays Maps

Loops

Dig into Kotlin's `while` and `for` loops for flexible iteration strategies.

`while` Loops `for` Loops

Functions

7 Lessons

Focus on understanding Kotlin functions, their syntax, entry points, shorthand, defaults, extensions, infix, and operator functions.

Equality Checks

2 Lessons

Build on the nuances of referential and structural equality, and precision in floating-point checks.

Exception Handling

2 Lessons

Sharpen your skills in handling exceptions in Kotlin for robust error management.

Summary

2 Lessons

Unpack the core of Kotlin fundamentals and explore advanced resources for skill enhancement.

Course Author

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