Kotlin Multiplatform Development (Paperback)
Language: English
Published by Independently Published, 2025
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Paperback. Unlock the true power of Kotlin to write once and run everywhere. In Kotlin Multiplatform Development, veteran software architect Stokes J. Harrett shows you step-by-step how to share business logic across Android, iOS, Web, and Desktop-without sacrificing native performance or user experience.Why This Book Matters- Maximize Code Reuse: Master Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to consolidate networking, data models, and business rules into a single, maintainable codebase.- Native-Level UIs: Leverage Jetpack Compose Multiplatform for Android and Desktop, Swift/SwiftUI for iOS, and Compose for Web-delivering truly native interfaces on every platform.- Robust Toolchain: Integrate industry-leading libraries-Ktor for networking, SQLDelight for local storage, Koin for dependency injection, and kotlinx.serialization for seamless data parsing.What You'll BuildCross-Platform Mobile Apps: Combine shared Kotlin logic with Android Studio and Xcode tooling.Responsive Web Interfaces: Utilize Kotlin/JS and Compose for Web to develop interactive browser applications.Desktop Applications: Create JVM-based desktop apps using Compose for Desktop and native packaging.Full-Stack Sync: Implement offline-first data caching and cloud synchronization with Ktor backends.Key Features & BenefitsClean Architecture & Modular Design: Organize code into domain, data, and presentation layers for maximum testability and scalability.Expect/Actual Abstractions: Harness Kotlin's expect/actual mechanism to bridge platform-specific APIs-camera, file I/O, notifications-while keeping shared code platform-agnostic.Comprehensive Testing Strategy: Build unit and integration tests that run across JVM, Native, and JS targets using kotlin.test, MockK, and Ktor's MockEngine.CI/CD and Publishing: Automate builds, tests, and artifact publishing to Maven Central and CocoaPods with Gradle and GitHub Actions.About the AuthorStokes J. Harrett is a seasoned Kotlin engineer and published author with over a decade of experience building multi-device applications for top-tier enterprises. His expertise spans Android, iOS, web, and backend systems, making him uniquely qualified to guide you through the complexities of Kotlin Multiplatform development.Who Should Read This BookAndroid & iOS Developers eager to share business logic without rewriting.Full-Stack Engineers looking to unify client-server code in Kotlin.Team Leads & Architects designing scalable, maintainable codebases for multiple platforms.Independent Developers & Startups aiming for rapid time-to-market and reduced maintenance overhead.Perception of TimeWhether you're under tight deadlines or planning a long-term project, this book's concise, example-driven chapters let you absorb essential KMP skills in days, not weeks. Strategic sidebars and real-world case studies accelerate your learning curve, turning complex cross-platform scenarios into clear, actionable code. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…
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- Title
- Kotlin Multiplatform Development (Paperback)
- Author
- Stokes J. Harrett
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Publication year
- 2025
- Condition
- new
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798289418401
- Series
- Book 1 of 3: Mastering Kotlin Development Series
Unlock the true power of Kotlin to write once and run everywhere. In Kotlin Multiplatform Development, veteran software architect Stokes J. Harrett shows you step-by-step how to share business logic across Android, iOS, Web, and Desktop—without sacrificing native performance or user experience.
Why This Book Matters
• Maximize Code Reuse: Master Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to consolidate networking, data models, and business rules into a single, maintainable codebase.
• Native-Level UIs: Leverage Jetpack Compose Multiplatform for Android and Desktop, Swift/SwiftUI for iOS, and Compose for Web—delivering truly native interfaces on every platform.
• Robust Toolchain: Integrate industry-leading libraries—Ktor for networking, SQLDelight for local storage, Koin for dependency injection, and kotlinx.serialization for seamless data parsing.
What You’ll Build
-
Cross-Platform Mobile Apps: Combine shared Kotlin logic with Android Studio and Xcode tooling.
-
Responsive Web Interfaces: Utilize Kotlin/JS and Compose for Web to develop interactive browser applications.
-
Desktop Applications: Create JVM-based desktop apps using Compose for Desktop and native packaging.
-
Full-Stack Sync: Implement offline-first data caching and cloud synchronization with Ktor backends.
Key Features & Benefits
-
Clean Architecture & Modular Design: Organize code into domain, data, and presentation layers for maximum testability and scalability.
-
Expect/Actual Abstractions: Harness Kotlin’s expect/actual mechanism to bridge platform-specific APIs—camera, file I/O, notifications—while keeping shared code platform-agnostic.
-
Comprehensive Testing Strategy: Build unit and integration tests that run across JVM, Native, and JS targets using kotlin.test, MockK, and Ktor’s MockEngine.
-
CI/CD and Publishing: Automate builds, tests, and artifact publishing to Maven Central and CocoaPods with Gradle and GitHub Actions.
About the Author
Stokes J. Harrett is a seasoned Kotlin engineer and published author with over a decade of experience building multi-device applications for top-tier enterprises. His expertise spans Android, iOS, web, and backend systems, making him uniquely qualified to guide you through the complexities of Kotlin Multiplatform development.
Who Should Read This Book
-
Android & iOS Developers eager to share business logic without rewriting.
-
Full-Stack Engineers looking to unify client-server code in Kotlin.
-
Team Leads & Architects designing scalable, maintainable codebases for multiple platforms.
-
Independent Developers & Startups aiming for rapid time-to-market and reduced maintenance overhead.
Perception of Time
Whether you’re under tight deadlines or planning a long-term project, this book’s concise, example-driven chapters let you absorb essential KMP skills in days, not weeks. Strategic sidebars and real-world case studies accelerate your learning curve, turning complex cross-platform scenarios into clear, actionable code.
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