Kotlin Basics

Topics to be Covered

Variables and Constants

Learn the difference between mutable variables and read-only variables, and how to declare and initialize them in Kotlin.

Data Types

Get acquainted with Kotlin's rich set of built-in data types, including numbers, strings, and booleans, and understand their usage.

Operators

Discover the operators available in Kotlin for arithmetic, comparison, and logical operations, and how they streamline code.

Control Flow

Understand the control flow mechanisms in Kotlin, including loops and conditional statements, to write more dynamic and flexible code.

Functions

Learn how to define and call functions, pass parameters, and return values to modularize your code effectively.

Null Safety and Optionals

Explore Kotlin's robust features for null safety and understand how to work with optional types to write more reliable code.

Arrays and Lists

Dive into Kotlin's collection types like arrays and lists, and understand how to manipulate collections.

Maps

Learn how to work with key-value pairs using maps to store and retrieve data efficiently.

Enumerations

Understand how to use enumerations to group related values together, making your code more readable and maintainable.

Data Classes and Objects

Learn the difference between data classes and objects, and when to use each to model your data effectively.

Interfaces and Extensions

Get introduced to interfaces for defining blueprints and extensions for adding functionalities to existing classes.

Error Handling

Learn the Kotlin way of handling errors using try, catch, and throw statements to write robust applications.

By the end of this section, you'll have a solid understanding of Kotlin's fundamental concepts, equipping you with the knowledge you need to develop Android Native applications effectively.