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Kotlin Programming Guide

Kotlin is a modern, statically typed programming language developed by JetBrains, known for its interoperability with Java and features like null safety and support for both functional and object-oriented programming. It includes concise syntax for variables, control flow, functions, and classes, along with advanced concepts like extension functions and higher-order functions. Kotlin is widely used in Android development and server-side applications, making it a versatile choice for developers.

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Kotlin Programming Guide

Kotlin is a modern, statically typed programming language developed by JetBrains, known for its interoperability with Java and features like null safety and support for both functional and object-oriented programming. It includes concise syntax for variables, control flow, functions, and classes, along with advanced concepts like extension functions and higher-order functions. Kotlin is widely used in Android development and server-side applications, making it a versatile choice for developers.

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Kotlin Notes

1. Introduction
What is Kotlin?
Kotlin is a modern, statically typed programming language developed by JetBrains. It is fully
interoperable with Java and is widely used for Android development, server-side
applications, and more.

Features of Kotlin:
• Concise: Reduces boilerplate code compared to Java.
• Expressive: Easy to read and write.
• Interoperable: Works seamlessly with Java and existing Java libraries.
• Null Safety: Eliminates null pointer exceptions with built-in null safety features.
• Functional & Object-Oriented: Supports both paradigms.
• Coroutines: Supports asynchronous programming for better performance.

2. Kotlin Basics

Variables and Data Types


Immutable (val): Read-only variables.
Mutable (var): Can be reassigned.

Example:

val name: String = "Dhruv"


var age: Int = 17

Control Flow
• If-else (expression-based)
• When (replacement for switch-case)
• Loops (for, while, do-while)

Example:

val result = if (age > 18) "Adult" else "Minor"

3. Functions

Defining Functions
fun greet(name: String): String {
return "Hello, $name!"
}
Single-expression Functions
fun square(x: Int) = x * x

4. Classes

Defining a Class
class Person(val name: String, var age: Int) {
fun introduce() {
println("My name is $name and I am $age years old.")
}
}

5. Kotlin Essentials: Beyond the Basics

Extension Functions
fun String.reverse() = this.reversed()
println("Kotlin".reverse()) // "niltok"

Data Classes
data class User(val name: String, val age: Int)

6. Functional Manipulation

Higher-Order Functions
fun operate(x: Int, y: Int, operation: (Int, Int) -> Int): Int {
return operation(x, y)
}

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