Learning Kotlin (Paperback)
Rafael Sanders
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Add to basketPaperback. Learning Kotlin: Build Android Apps from Scratch is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to master Kotlin and build powerful, high-performance Android applications. Whether you're a beginner to Android development or an experienced developer transitioning from Java, this complete guide will take you step-by-step through the process of using Kotlin to create modern, scalable Android apps.Kotlin is the official language for Android development, offering a concise, expressive, and interoperable solution to build Android applications. With Kotlin's powerful features and full compatibility with existing Java code, it's the perfect language for developing new apps or improving your current projects. This book covers everything you need to know to start building Android apps using Kotlin, from the fundamentals of the language to advanced app development techniques.What you'll learn in Learning Kotlin: Build Android Apps from Scratch: Introduction to Kotlin and Android Development: Understand why Kotlin is the preferred language for Android development. Learn how to set up Android Studio, the official IDE for Android development, and configure your first Kotlin project.Basic Kotlin Syntax and Programming Concepts: Master the basics of Kotlin programming, including variables, data types, functions, and control flow. Learn about Kotlin's concise syntax, null safety, and how it improves readability and maintainability compared to Java.Kotlin Classes and Object-Oriented Programming: Dive into Kotlin's object-oriented features, including classes, objects, inheritance, and interfaces. Learn how to create custom classes and define data models for your Android apps.Managing User Input in Android: Learn how to handle user input in your app, including working with text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and handling touch events. Understand how to validate and manage form data efficiently with Kotlin.Networking and API Integration: Learn how to make HTTP requests and integrate third-party APIs into your app. Understand how to work with libraries like Retrofit and Gson to fetch, parse, and display data from web services in your Android app.Handling Android Lifecycle and Navigation: Understand how Android's activity and fragment lifecycle works and how to manage app state effectively. Learn how to implement seamless navigation using the Navigation component and Jetpack libraries.Testing Android Apps with Kotlin: Discover how to write unit tests, UI tests, and instrumented tests for your Android apps using Kotlin. Learn how to use testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito to ensure your apps are bug-free.Debugging and Optimizing Your Android Apps: Learn the best practices for debugging Android apps using Android Studio's built-in tools. Understand how to identify and fix performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other issues that could affect your app's performance.Publishing Your Android App: Learn how to prepare your app for release and publish it to the Google Play Store. Understand the steps for configuring build variants, signing your app, and optimizing your app for production.Advanced Android Development with Kotlin: Explore advanced topics like Dependency Injection with Dagger and Koin, building custom views, and working with Jetpack Compose for modern, declarative UI design.By the end of Learning Kotlin: Build Android Apps from Scratch, you will be able to confidently build Android apps using Kotlin, from creating basic apps to handling advanced Android features. Whether you're developing a personal app or a commercial product, Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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Learning Kotlin: Build Android Apps from Scratch is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to master Kotlin and build powerful, high-performance Android applications. Whether you're a beginner to Android development or an experienced developer transitioning from Java, this complete guide will take you step-by-step through the process of using Kotlin to create modern, scalable Android apps.
Kotlin is the official language for Android development, offering a concise, expressive, and interoperable solution to build Android applications. With Kotlin's powerful features and full compatibility with existing Java code, it’s the perfect language for developing new apps or improving your current projects. This book covers everything you need to know to start building Android apps using Kotlin, from the fundamentals of the language to advanced app development techniques.
What you’ll learn in Learning Kotlin: Build Android Apps from Scratch:
Introduction to Kotlin and Android Development: Understand why Kotlin is the preferred language for Android development. Learn how to set up Android Studio, the official IDE for Android development, and configure your first Kotlin project.
Basic Kotlin Syntax and Programming Concepts: Master the basics of Kotlin programming, including variables, data types, functions, and control flow. Learn about Kotlin’s concise syntax, null safety, and how it improves readability and maintainability compared to Java.
Kotlin Classes and Object-Oriented Programming: Dive into Kotlin’s object-oriented features, including classes, objects, inheritance, and interfaces. Learn how to create custom classes and define data models for your Android apps.
Managing User Input in Android: Learn how to handle user input in your app, including working with text fields, checkboxes, radio buttons, and handling touch events. Understand how to validate and manage form data efficiently with Kotlin.
Networking and API Integration: Learn how to make HTTP requests and integrate third-party APIs into your app. Understand how to work with libraries like Retrofit and Gson to fetch, parse, and display data from web services in your Android app.
Handling Android Lifecycle and Navigation: Understand how Android’s activity and fragment lifecycle works and how to manage app state effectively. Learn how to implement seamless navigation using the Navigation component and Jetpack libraries.
Testing Android Apps with Kotlin: Discover how to write unit tests, UI tests, and instrumented tests for your Android apps using Kotlin. Learn how to use testing frameworks like JUnit, Espresso, and Mockito to ensure your apps are bug-free.
Debugging and Optimizing Your Android Apps: Learn the best practices for debugging Android apps using Android Studio’s built-in tools. Understand how to identify and fix performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other issues that could affect your app’s performance.
Publishing Your Android App: Learn how to prepare your app for release and publish it to the Google Play Store. Understand the steps for configuring build variants, signing your app, and optimizing your app for production.
Advanced Android Development with Kotlin: Explore advanced topics like Dependency Injection with Dagger and Koin, building custom views, and working with Jetpack Compose for modern, declarative UI design.
By the end of Learning Kotlin: Build Android Apps from Scratch, you will be able to confidently build Android apps using Kotlin, from creating basic apps to handling advanced Android features. Whether you’re developing a personal app or a commercial product, this book will equip you with the skills to build modern, user-friendly Android applications with ease.
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