Advanced Kotlin Programming Training Course

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