Programming with Kotlin
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Introduction to Kotlin
Learn the basics of Kotlin and its toolsKotlin relies on the Java Class Library, and there are several integrated development environments (IDEs) to choose from for developing with Kotlin. In this course, you'll learn the basics of Kotlin and its tools.
Software developers who wish to learn about the Kotlin language, its uses, and development environments
28 minutes
None
Beginner
Introducing Kotlin
- start the course
- describe the Kotlin language and its features
- specify the differences and similarities between Kotlin and Java
- describe the various Kotlin data types, including variables, constants, strings, and arrays
- define basic Kotlin syntactical structures
Developing in Kotlin
- describe the various command-line compilers for Kotlin and their uses
- identify Kotlin's build tools and their uses
- define Koans and its purpose in Kotlin
- describe the various Kotlin integrated development environments (IDEs)
Practice: Compiling a Kotlin Program
- detail Kotlin's features and tools
Kotlin IDEs
Learn how to install a Kotlin development environment and create a basic Kotlin projectWhen developing with Kotlin, there are several integrated development environments (IDEs) to choose from. In this course, you'll learn how to install a Kotlin development environment and create a basic Kotlin project.
Software developers who wish to learn about the Kotlin language, its uses, and development environments
27 minutes
None
Beginner
Installing Kotlin
- start the course
- specify the steps for installing the IntelliJ IDE
- recall how to obtain and install Android Studio
- describe the steps for installing the Kotlin plugin for the Eclipse IDE
- specify the steps for installing the Java SDK so it can be used with IDEs
Creating Your First Kotlin Project
- list the steps for creating a new Kotlin project and selecting a JDK using the IntelliJ IDE
- describe Kotlin project structure and how to add a program file to a Kotlin project
- describe how to create and run Kotlin code using the IntelliJ IDE
Practice: Creating a Kotlin Project
- create a new Kotlin project and run it using the IntelliJ IDE
Kotlin Syntax
Learn about the basic syntax of Kotlin, including packages, types, variables, strings, and conditionalsWhile similar to Java, Kotlin's syntax is not compatible with the ubiquitous language. In this course, you'll learn about the basic syntax of Kotlin, including packages, types, variables, strings, and conditionals.
Software developers who wish to learn about the Kotlin language, its uses, and development environments
56 minutes
None
Beginner
Basic Syntax
- start the course
- specify how to create comments in Kotlin applications
- describe Kotlin packages and how they're implemented
- recall how variables and values are created and used in Kotlin programming
Strings
- define strings and string literals in Kotlin programming
- specify how null safety works in Kotlin programming
- describe string templates and their use in Kotlin programming
- specify different ways to manipulate strings in Kotlin development
Conditionals
- define conditionals and how they're implemented in Kotlin programming
- describe how conditionals are used in Kotlin programming
Practice: Using Kotlin Syntax
- create a basic Kotlin application using comments, variables, and strings
Kotlin Loops and Functions
Explore type checking, loops, when statements, and the standard structures used for creating functionsKotlin uses many of the programming constructs that you'd find in other high-level programming languages. In this course, you'll explore type checking, loops, when statements, and the standard structures used for creating functions.
Software developers who wish to learn about the Kotlin language, its uses, and development environments
1 Hours, 3 minutes
None
Beginner
Loops and When
- start the course
- describe type checking and how it's implemented in Kotlin
- specify how to define ranges using the in operator in Kotlin
- describe how loops are implemented in Kotlin development
- define when statements and their use in Kotlin programming
- define collections and how they're used in Kotlin programming
Working with Functions
- describe functions and their use in Kotlin programming
- specify how to create a function in Kotlin
- recall how to create lambdas in Kotlin
- describe inline functions and their implementation in Kotlin programming
- describe how to use try and catch for exception handling
Practice: Creating a Function
- create a Kotlin application using loops and functions
Kotlin Objects and Classes
Learn about classes, visibility, extensions, and objects in KotlinKotlin is an object-oriented programming language, so working with objects is an important part of mastering it. In this course, you'll learn about classes, visibility, extensions, and objects in Kotlin.
Software developers who wish to learn about the Kotlin language, its uses, and development environments
1 Hours, 7 minutes
None
Beginner
Classes and Objects
- start the course
- define classes and their purpose in object-oriented software development
- describe objects and their implementation in Kotlin programming
- specify how to create a basic class in Kotlin
- recall how to create an instance of a class in Kotlin
Input and Output
- specify how to capture user input in Kotlin programming
- describe how to store data in a file in Kotlin programming
- specify how to read data from a file in Kotlin programming
Android Project Creation
- describe how to configure Android Studio the first time you run it
- configure IntelliJ IDEA for Android development
- describe how to create an Android project, add items to a project interface, and run apps in an emulator
Practice: Class Creation
- create a class and reference its properties using Kotlin