Kotlin for iOS and Android Development

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

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.

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