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Published inApr 2024

Reading LevelIntermediate

PublisherPackt

ISBN-139781837631711

Edition1st Edition

Languages

Kotlin

Tools

Android Studio

Concepts

Android Development

Author (1)

Harun Wangereka

Summary

In this chapter, we learned about the Kotlin programming language and its features. We explored the Kotlin features that are useful for Android development and why it’s important to Android developers. Additionally, we covered how to migrate from Java to Kotlin and some useful tips for developers coming from Java backgrounds.

In the next chapter, we’ll learn how to create Android apps with Android Studio. We will explore some of the features that Android Studio offers and learn some tips and shortcuts.

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Author (1)

Harun Wangereka

Harun Wangereka is a Google Developer Expert for Android and an Android engineer with over seven years of experience and currently working at Apollo Agriculture. Harun is passionate about Android development, never tired of learning, building the tech community, and helping other developers upscale their skills. He is a co-organizer at Droidcon Kenya and a former Kotlin Kenya and Android254 co-organizer. Through these communities, he has been able to impact thousands of developers. He is also an Android author at Kodeco where he has written 8 articles, published a book; Saving Data on Android, Second Edition, and is also a video course instructor. He has given numerous sessions on Android and Kotlin across different communities worldwide.
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