Learn how to make Android development much faster using a variety of Kotlin features, from basics to advanced, to write better quality code.

About This Book

Leverage specific features of Kotlin to ease Android application developmentWrite code based on both object oriented and functional programming to build robust applicationsFilled with various practical examples so you can easily apply your knowledge to real world scenariosIdentify the improved way of dealing with common Java patterns

Who This Book Is For

This book is for developers who have a basic understanding of Java language and have 6-12 months of experience with Android development and developers who feel comfortable with OOP concepts.

What You Will Learn

Run a Kotlin application and understand the integration with Android StudioIncorporate Kotlin into new/existing Android Java based projectLearn about Kotlin type system to deal with null safety and immutabilityDefine various types of classes and deal with propertiesDefine collections and transform them in functional wayDefine extensions, new behaviours to existing libraries and Android framework classesUse generic type variance modifiers to define subtyping relationship between generic typesBuild a sample application

In Detail

Nowadays, improved application development does not just mean building better performing applications. It has become crucial to find improved ways of writing code. Kotlin is a language that helps developers build amazing Android applications easily and