Tag: Kotlin

Duration

35 hours (usually 5 days including breaks)

Requirements

• Experience in Java programming
• Basic experience or familiarity with Android development
• Experience with Swift programming

Overview

Kotlin is a modern, functional and object-oriented programming language based on Java.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn Kotlin programming as they step through the creation of an Android and iOS app using Kotlin.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of programming in Kotlin
• Code their own Kotlin application
• Build, test, deploy, and troubleshoot Android and iOS apps using Kotlin

Audience

• Developers

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Note

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Course Outline

Introduction

Setting Up the Tools for Kotlin

• Using the Command Line Tools
• Installing the JDK for Kotlin
• Installing and Setting Up the IDE: IntelliJ
• Installing the Plugins

Getting Started with Kotlin and the Kotlin Syntax

• Learning the Kotlin Architecture
• Learning the Kotlin Syntax
• Using Key Features of Kotlin

Object-Oriented Programming with Kotlin

• Overview of Programming with Objects
• Creating a Class
• Adding Methods to Classes
• Defining Basic Constructors
• Using Named Parameters and Default Values
• Using Open Classes to Allow Inheritance
• Using Abstract Classes
• Creating and Using Interfaces
• Handling Overriding
• Creating Data Classes
• Using Singletons and Companion Objects
• Using Enumerations
• Grouping Classes into Packages
• Using Imports
• Implementing Information Hiding
• Using Getters and Setters
• Implementing Visibility Modifiers
• Understanding Generics
• Implementing a Generic Stack
• Using Generic Functions

Android App Development Using Kotlin

• Setting Up the Tools for Android Development
  • Installing Android Studio
  • Starting a New Project
  • Setting Up the Emulator
  • Setting Up the Library
• Setting Up Kotlin in Android
• Working with the Hello Android Framework and Android SDK Tools
• Developing an Android App Using Kotlin
  • Using ListActivity and ListView
  • Using Intents and Intent Filters
  • Working with Custom Views
  • Using Layout Managers
  • Handling Web Services and API’s
  • Dealing with Android Services
  • Working with SQLite Database
  • Using Content Providers
  • Writing Adapters
  • Implementing Dialogs and Alerts (Toasts)
  • Designing Your UI
    • Options and Context Menus
    • WebView
  • Implementing Android Notifications
• Building a Customized Responsive Android App Using Kotlin
• Publishing Your Android Application to Google PlayStore

iOS App Development Using Kotlin

• Overview of XCode 9 Features and Architecture
• Overview of Swift 4 Features and Architecture
• Comparing Similarities and Differences of Kotlin and Swift
  • Basics
  • Arrays
  • Dictionaries
• Working with Web Services
• Performing Data Management
• Working with Variables, Constants, and Swift Data Types
• Optimizing the iOS User Experience through UX and UI Design
• Adding User Interaction for Improved User Experience
• Optimizing Performance
• Debugging an iOS App
• Building a Customized Responsive iOS App Using Kotlin
• Publishing Your iOS Application to the Apple AppStore

Troubleshooting

Summary and Conclusion

Duration

21 hours (usually 3 days including breaks)

Requirements

• Experience with Swift programming

Overview

Kotlin is a modern, functional and object-oriented programming language based on Java.

In this instructor-led, live training, participants will learn Kotlin programming as they step through the creation of an Android app based on an existing iOS app.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamental concepts of Kotlin programming by leveraging Swift and iOS knowledge.
• Construct an Android UI using Kotlin.

Audience

• iOS and Swift Developers interested in moving their apps to Android using Kotlin

Format of the course

• Part lecture, part discussion, exercises and heavy hands-on practice

Course Outline

Introduction

Setting Up the Tools for Kotlin

• Using the Command Line Tools
• Installing the JDK for Kotlin
• Installing and Setting Up the IDE: IntelliJ
• Installing the Plugins

Setting Up the Tools for Android Development

• Installing Android Studio
• Starting a New Project
• Setting Up the Emulator
• Setting Up the Library

Setting Up Kotlin in Android

Getting Started with Kotlin and the Kotlin Syntax

• Overview of Kotlin
• Learning the Kotlin Architecture
• Learning the Kotlin Syntax
• Using Key Features of Kotlin

Comparing Similarities and Differences of Kotlin and Swift

• Basics
• Arrays
• Dictionaries

Digging Deep into Programming with Kotlin vs. Swift

• Learning the Types of Classes
• Creating a Class
• Adding Methods to Classes
• Defining Basic Constructors
• Using Named Parameters and Default Values
• Using Open Classes to Allow Inheritance
• Creating, Declaring, and Using Functions in Kotlin
• Using Parameters and Returning a Value
• Creating and Using Interfaces
• Using Enumerations
• Understanding Generics
• Implementing a Generic Stack
• Using Generic Functions
• Using Extension Functions

Working with Java from Kotlin and Vice Versa

Working with the Data Layer

• Overview of the Network Layer
• Using Entities and Endpoints
• Implementing Network Interactors
  • GET Articles
  • POST Articles
  • Finalize
• Setting Up Room for SQLite Database
• Working with Realm Database
• Implementing Common Tasks on the Data Layer

Understanding the Application Life Cycle of Android vs. iOS

• Simple
• Complex
• Threading

Using XML UI Layout

• Overview of Common UI Components Between Apple and Android
• Adding UI Events
• Creating an Activity
• Using the RecyclerView

Troubleshooting

Summary and Conclusion