Kotlin Cookbook: A Problem-Focused Approach 1st Edition 323

Use Kotlin to build Android apps, web applications, and more—while you learn the nuances of this popular language. With this unique cookbook, developers with some Kotlin knowledge will learn how to apply this language to their own projects. Programmers new to both Java and Kotlin will also benefit from the practical recipes in this book.

Author Ken Kousen (Modern Java Recipes) shows you how to solve problems with Kotlin by concentrating on your own use case rather than basic syntax. You simply provide the context and this book provides the answers. Already big in Android development, Kotlin can be used anywhere Java is applied, as well as for iOS development, native applications, JavaScript generation, and more. Jump in and build meaningful projects with Kotlin today.

• Apply functional programming concepts, including lambdas, sequences, and concurrency
• See how to use delegates, late initialization, and scope functions
• Explore Java interoperability and access Java libraries using Kotlin
• Add your own extension functions
• Use helpful libraries such as Anko and JUnit 5
• Get practical advice for working with specific frameworks, like Android and Spring