Kotlin is a new programming language targeting the Java platform. It
offers on expressiveness and safety without compromising simplicity,
seamless interoperability with existing Java code, and great tooling
support. Because Kotlin generates regular Java bytecode and works
together with existing Java libraries and frameworks, it can be used
almost everywhere where Java is used today - for server-side
development, Android apps, and much more.

Kotlin in Action takes experienced Java developers from the language
basics all the way through building applications to run on the JVM and
Android devices. Written by core developers of Kotlin, this examplerich
book begins by teaching the basic syntax of the Kotlin language.
Then readers learn how to use features that let them build reusable
abstractions, higher-level functions, libraries, and even entire domain
specific languages. Finally, the book focuses on details of applying
Kotlin in real-world projects, such as build system integration, Android
support and concurrent programming.

KEY FEATURES

• Hands on examples
• Tutorial for a new programming language
• Teaches how to build Android applications
• Written by core developers of Kotlin

AUDIENCE
This book is for experienced Java developers.

ABOUT THE TECHNOLOGY
Kotlin is a new programming language targeting the Java platform. It offers
expressiveness and safety without compromising simplicity, seamless
interoperability with existing Java code, and great tooling support.

Autorentext

Dmitry Jemerov has been working with JetBrains since 2003. He was one of the initial developers working on Kotlin as the project was started, and he’s deeply familiar with the design of the language and the reasons for the decisions that were made during its development. He’s currently responsible for Kotlin documentation.

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KEY FEATURES