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Learn to program with Kotlin, one of the fastest-growing programming languages available today

Programming Kotlin Applications: Building Mobile and Server-Side Applications with Kotlin drops readers into the fast lane for learning to develop with the Kotlin programming language. Authored by accomplished cloud consultant and technology professional Brett McLaughlin, Programming Kotlin Applications provides readers with the pragmatic and practical advice they need to build their very first Kotlin applications.

Designed to give readers a thorough understanding of Kotlin that goes beyond mere mobile programming, this book will help you:

Learn how to develop your first Kotlin project
Understand how Kotlin securely protects and stores information
Advocate for using Kotlin in your own professional and personal environments
Understand Kotlin's goals and how to use it as its best
Know when to avoid using Kotlin

Programming Kotlin Applications is written in a highly approachable and accessible way without the fluff and unrealistic samples that characterize some of its competitor guides. Perfect for developers familiar with another object-oriented programming language like Java or Ruby, or for people who want to advance their skillset in the Kotlin environment, this book is an indispensable addition to any programmer’s library.

About the author

Brett Mclaughlin has over two decades of experience working and writing in technology. He focuses on cloud and enterprise computing and has become a recognized and trusted name in helping organizations migrate to the cloud, especially with Amazon Web Services. He has led large-scale cloud migrations for NASA's Earth Science program as well as the RockCreek Group's financial platform. He is a sought-after speaker, author, and educator.

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Introduction: Why Kotlin? (and why should you care)

Chapter 1: Objects all the Way Down

Chapter 2: It’s Hard to Break Kotlin

Chapter 3; Kotlin is Extremely Classy

Chapter 4: The Future (in Kotlin) is Generic

Chapter 5: Inheritance Matters

Chapter 6: Flying through Control Structures

Chapter 7: Classes, Revisited

Chapter 8: Functions and Functions and Functions

Chapter 9: Speaking Native Kotlin

Chapter 10: Integration with Java and Java Script

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Programming Kotlin Applications Building Mobile and Server-Side Applications with Kotlin

Programming Kotlin Applications Building Mobile and Server-Side Applications with Kotlin

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