Kotlin Mastery: A Comprehensive Guide for Java Developers and New Programmers

Enhance your programming toolkit and build robust applications by mastering Kotlin. This book connects Java and Kotlin through side-by-side code samples and practical demonstrations.

Java programmers and up-and-coming developers seeking to learn Kotlin need to do so with confidence. Starting with the fundamentals of basic syntax, this book will cover data types, variables, control flow statements. From there move on to advanced topics like object-oriented programming concepts with null safety, lambdas, functions, inheritance and coroutines.

Additionally, you’ll delve into practical applications such as designing custom domain-specific languages, working with Kotlin Multiplatform, and leveraging reactive extensions. With numerous hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you'll gain the expertise needed to explore advanced projects.

What You Will Learn 

• Explore object-oriented and functional programming with Kotlin to create modular code.
• Review Kotlin’s techniques for error handling and exception management.
• Implement Kotlin coroutines for efficient concurrency and asynchronous task management.
• Design custom domain-specific languages and use the Kotlin standard library for string manipulation and file handling.

Who This Book is For: 

Java developers and programmers looking to master Kotlin.

Keshav Kumar is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering in Pranveer Singh Institute of Technology, Kanpur, India. His areas of specialization include Deep Learning, Hardware security, Green Communication, Low-power VLSI Design, Machine learning techniques, WSN, and IoT. He has experience teaching Python Programming, Embedded Systems, IoT, Computer Networks, and Digital Electronics.

Arnika Patel currently serves as Assistant Professor at Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, where she continues to inspire and educate future tech innovators. She was a Kotlin developer with over one half a year of experience in the tech industry, and complemented by more than two and a half years as an Assistant Professor. Holding a Master’s degree in Engineering, Her expertise in both software development and academia is well-established. In 2015, she was honored with the prestigious Devang Mehta IT Award, a testament to her contributions to the field. She is also a proud member of the Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE), reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of engineering education. Her blend of practical experience and academic insight informs her writing, offering valuable perspectives for both technology enthusiasts and professionals. Her area of specialization includes Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, etc.

Bishwajeet Pandey is a Professor at GL Bajaj College of Technology and Management, Greater Noida, India. He has been a Senior Member of IEEE since 2019. He has 15+ years of industry and teaching experience and has authored and co-authored 170+ papers. He has experience teaching ethical hacking, application and web security, cloud migration, incident handling and response, information security, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer networks, and digital logic.