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Kotlin for Java Developers

You're reading from   Kotlin for Java Developers Confidently transition from Java to Kotlin through hands-on examples and idiomatic Kotlin practices

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2025
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835884829
Length 414 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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José Dimas Luján Castillo José Dimas Luján Castillo
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Ron Veen Ron Veen
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Table of Contents (22) Chapters Close

Preface 1. Getting Started with Kotlin
2. An Introduction to Kotlin and Its Basic Types FREE CHAPTER 3. Interoperability, Gradle, and Maven 4. Null and Non-Nullable Types 5. Extension Functions and the Apply Function 6. Object-Oriented Programming
7. Object-Oriented Programming Basics 8. Generics and Variance 9. Data and Sealed Classes 10. Functional Programming
11. Basics of Functional Programming 12. Lambda 13. Collections and Sequences 14. Coroutines, Testing and DSLs
15. Coroutines 16. Synchronous and Asynchronous Programming 17. Kotlin Testing 18. Domain-Specific Languages in Kotlin 19. Unlock Your Book’s Exclusive Benefits 20. Other Books You May Enjoy 21. Index

Kotlin Testing

In this chapter, we will explore an essential aspect of software development: testing. Testing is the backbone of building reliable and maintainable software, and Kotlin offers a rich set of tools and frameworks to make testing efficient and intuitive. Whether you’re writing unit tests to verify the smallest components of your code or integration tests to ensure different modules work harmoniously, Kotlin provides the flexibility to create high-quality tests tailored to your project’s needs.

We will begin by diving into unit testing, the foundation of any testing strategy. You’ll learn how to write tests that focus on individual components, ensuring they behave as expected in isolation. Through practical examples, you’ll gain confidence in implementing unit tests and understanding their value in catching bugs early.

Next, we’ll delve into integration testing, where we’ll examine how different parts of an application...

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