Module 5 of 8 in Foundational Tools in Android Learning Path

Meet the Kotlin Programming Language

Apr 10 2024, Kotlin 1.9, Android 14, Android Studio Hedgehog

This module introduces readers to Kotlin. We review its brief history and then dive into its fundamentals. The module goes over the different types available in Kotlin, how to use operators, the different control flow mechanics, null safety and looping constructs and then closes off the module by covering functions. By Prateek Prasad.

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EXPERIENCE

Beginner level

EST TIME TO COMPLETE

1 hr, 1 min

CONTENT

5 lessons

Module outcomes

Understand the fundamentals of Kotlin
Familiarize yourself with variables, types and operators
Learn how to use control flows for branching
Learn how to use functions to consolidate common logic

Covered concepts

Creating variables and working with types
How to use operators
Working with control flow mechanisms
How to use functions

Module content

Getting Started with Kotlin Lesson (8 mins)

Get started on your journey with a brief history of the Kotlin language and some of the key features it offers. Get your hands dirty by writing your first lines of Kotlin code. Learn how to use variables to hold values. Learn about the different types of variables and how to create them.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 3 mins

Instruction Reading · 2 mins

Demo Video · 3 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Getting Started with Kotlin 3 questions

Working with Types Lesson (13 mins)

Learn about the different types available in Kotlin and how type inference works.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instruction Reading · 4 mins

Demo Video · 7 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Working with Types 4 questions

Using Operators Lesson (14 mins)

Learn how to perform arithmetic and logical operations using operators in Kotlin.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instruction Reading · 4 mins

Demo Video · 7 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Using Operators 4 questions

Leverage Control Flows Lesson (16 mins)

Learn how to perform decision-making in Kotlin using control flows.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 1 min

Instruction Reading · 10 mins

Demo Video · 4 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Leverage Control Flows 4 questions

Use Functions Lesson (10 mins)

Learn how to organize your code with functions and make reusable blocks of code that can be called through your application.

Start

Introduction • Start Reading · 2 mins

Instruction Reading · 3 mins

Demo Video · 4 mins

Conclusion Reading · 1 min

Quiz: Use Functions 3 questions

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