Course Outline
Introduction
Setting Up the Kotlin Development Environment
- Leveraging Command Line Tools
- Installing the JDK for Kotlin
- Installing and Configuring the IntelliJ IDE
- Installing Necessary Plugins
Getting Started with Kotlin and Its Syntax
- Understanding Kotlin's Architecture
- Mastering Kotlin Syntax
- Utilizing Key Kotlin Features
Object-Oriented Programming in Kotlin
- Overview of Object-Based Programming
- Defining Classes
- Adding Methods to Classes
- Establishing Basic Constructors
- Leveraging Named Parameters and Default Values
- Using Open Classes to Enable Inheritance
- Working with Abstract Classes
- Creating and Implementing Interfaces
- Managing Method Overriding
- Creating Data Classes
- Utilizing Singletons and Companion Objects
- Employing Enumerations
- Organizing Classes into Packages
- Managing Imports
- Implementing Information Hiding Principles
- Using Getters and Setters
- Applying Visibility Modifiers
- Understanding Generics
- Implementing a Generic Stack
- Using Generic Functions
Android App Development with Kotlin
- Configuring Tools for Android Development
- Installing Android Studio
- Initiating a New Project
- Setting Up the Emulator
- Configuring Libraries
- Integrating Kotlin into Android
- Working with the Hello Android Framework and SDK Tools
- Developing an Android Application Using Kotlin
- Utilizing ListActivity and ListView
- Employing Intents and Intent Filters
- Working with Custom Views
- Using Layout Managers
- Handling Web Services and APIs
- Managing Android Services
- Working with SQLite Databases
- Utilizing Content Providers
- Writing Adapters
- Implementing Dialogs and Alerts (Toasts)
- Designing the User Interface
- Options and Context Menus
- WebView Integration
- Implementing Android Notifications
- Building a Custom Responsive Android App Using Kotlin
- Publishing Your Android App to the Google PlayStore
iOS App Development with Kotlin
- Overview of Xcode 9 Features and Architecture
- Overview of Swift 4 Features and Architecture
- Comparing Similarities and Differences Between Kotlin and Swift
- Core Concepts
- Arrays
- Dictionaries
- Working with Web Services
- Performing Data Management
- Working with Variables, Constants, and Swift Data Types
- Optimizing the iOS User Experience Through UX and UI Design
- Enhancing User Experience via User Interaction
- Optimizing Application Performance
- Debugging an iOS Application
- Building a Custom Responsive iOS App Using Kotlin
- Publishing Your iOS App to the Apple AppStore
Troubleshooting
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- Proficiency in Java programming
- Familiarity with or experience in Android development
- Experience with Swift programming
Testimonials (3)
The in-depth knowledge and the examples
Ankur Kapila - Deutsche Bank
Course - Programming with Kotlin
Alex is a very friendly, personable guy. He made everyone feel comfortable working through together and volunteering to give slutions.
Kai Bergman - Red Embedded Consulting Sp. z o.o.
Course - Kotlin for Beginners
Intensity of a course, coverage of topics. Complicated topics are explained on a good level, so even though there are some white spots left in of them (like DSL) -- it won't be hard to go on by myself as I already have a common understanding of basis and at least know how to form my questions to Google.
