Course Outline
Introduction
Kotlin Basics Refresher
Utilizing Advanced Functions in Kotlin
- Reusing functionality via nested functions in Kotlin.
- Calling functions using infix notation in Kotlin.
- Declaring anonymous functions in Kotlin.
- Leveraging the inline modifier for enhanced efficiency in Kotlin.
- Implementing regular and local returns when working with advanced functions in Kotlin.
- Implementing tail recursion for optimization in Kotlin.
- Applying operator overloading in Kotlin.
- Using lambdas with receivers to establish DSL constraints in Kotlin.
- Invoking instances in Kotlin.
- Employing functional constructs in Kotlin
- Function composition.
- Currying.
- Other constructs.
- Summary of advanced functional aspects in Kotlin.
Exploring Class Scenarios in Kotlin
- Implementing fields in Kotlin.
- Utilizing the "lateinit" modifier in Kotlin.
- Understanding nested and inner classes in Kotlin.
- Defining "static methods" in Kotlin through companion objects.
- Hiding class constructors in Kotlin.
- Marking classes as sealed in Kotlin.
- Using type aliases in Kotlin.
- Summary of advanced features for classes in Kotlin.
Implementing Delegation in Kotlin
- Understanding member delegation in Kotlin.
- Delegating member functions to another class in Kotlin.
- Delegating properties in Kotlin for improved code reuse efficiency.
- Utilizing built-in delegated properties in Kotlin.
- Delegating local properties in Kotlin to enhance code reuse.
- Implementing extension properties in classes in Kotlin.
- Summary of the various aspects of delegation in Kotlin.
Gaining an In-Depth Understanding of Generics in Kotlin
- Understanding generic constraints.
- Understanding variance and invariance in generics.
- Using the "out" modifier to express covariance in generics in Kotlin.
- Expressing contravariance in Kotlin.
- Exploring type projections and star projections in Kotlin.
- Summary of advanced generics in Kotlin.
Metaprogramming in Kotlin
- Overview of reflection.
- Using Java reflection with Kotlin via the Reflection API.
- Utilizing Kotlin's Reflection API.
- Handling type erasure in Kotlin.
- Using reified generics in Kotlin.
- Defining custom annotations in Kotlin.
- Summary of metaprogramming and introspection techniques in Kotlin.
Performing Asynchronous Programming in Kotlin
- Understanding the challenges of asynchronous programming.
- Implementing asynchronous programming and coroutines in Kotlin.
- Implementing async and await in Kotlin using coroutines.
- Implementing yield in Kotlin.
- Understanding the advantages of coroutines over reactive extensions.
- Summary of coroutines in Kotlin.
Summary and Conclusion
Requirements
- A solid understanding of Kotlin fundamentals.
Audience
- Developers seeking to deepen their knowledge of Kotlin programming.
Testimonials (7)
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.
Alexey Baryshnev - C.T.Co SIA
Course - Advanced Kotlin Programming
A format - lot of new info, but it felt pretty understandable and comfortable to learn, most of it I managed to remember and use when necessary at the next topics.
Alina Karpovich - C.T.Co SIA
Course - Advanced Kotlin Programming
Trainer competence, wide subject knowledge. I have learned a lot new stuff, received valuable comments and answers to my questions.
Ilya Ginter - C.T.Co SIA
Course - Advanced Kotlin Programming
live communication and good answers to questions
Alexander Semyonov - C.T.Co SIA
Course - Advanced Kotlin Programming
Execute exercises in mode online, it is cool. Fast answer about additional questions
Oleg Sushik - C.T.Co SIA
Course - Advanced Kotlin Programming
Positive approach
Arseniy - C.T.Co SIA
Course - Advanced Kotlin Programming
I liked exercises and questions where we should think like a compiler. Sometimes it feels like you understand topic we are discussing and with exercise we could make sure not only that we feel that way but really understood. In case exercise was difficult for someone, solution was provided by clear steps what and why we do to make this working. Also by going further with these exercises it was really nice that we looked at previous ones understanding how we can improve something that was already done by one solution.
