This is the code repository for Mastering Kotlin for Android Development [Video], published by Packt. It contains all the supporting project files necessary to work through the video course from start to finish.
Kotlin is a programming language intended to be a better Java, and it's designed to be usable and readable across large teams with skill and discipline variances. Kotlin is a language that helps developers build amazing applications in an easy and effective way. The video begins by giving you strong grasp of the Kotlin features in context, independent of any platform. We continue by exploring all the features of Kotlin language that make the language better alternative to Java. It will show you the environment setup, and the difficulty level will grow steadily with the features covered next. Moving on, we’ll introduce you to using the IntelliJ IDE, which plays an integral role in Kotlin development. We’ll cover Kotlin’s basic programming concepts such as functions, lambdas, properties, object-oriented code, safety aspects, type parameterization, and finally concurrency, which will guide you to write Kotlin’s code to production. By the end of the video, you will be proficient in using Kotlin for any kind of app development.
- Build Android apps using the Kotlin Programming Language
- Explore the basic functionality of how an Android app works using Kotlin
- Implement lists using RecyclerView and learn about Kotlin classes
- Utilize the Power of Kotlin in an Android app
- Style your app for an enhanced user experience
- Publish your app to Google Play Store
To fully benefit from the coverage included in this course, you will need:
The video is for developers who want to learn Kotlin. Basic knowledge of Java is recommended. The course is intended for all levels, and developers with prior knowledge can benefit because the course also covers advanced topics of Kotlin.
This course has the following software requirements:
- 4GB Ram
- 500 GB Harddisk Storage
- Android Studio 2.3.2