Samuel Urbanowicz - Kotlin Standard Library Cookbook

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Samuel Urbanowicz is an experienced software engineer skilled in mobile applications and backend development. A fan of modern programming languages, he has been using Kotlin since its beginning. He's always curious to dive into technologies. He is especially passionate about machine learning. Samuel believes that the Kotlin language has great potential for multiplatform development. He has work experience in both big corps and small start-ups. He is an active contributor to open source projects.

Miosz Pacholczyk is a software developer with 5 years of commercial experience in Java. He worked on B2B software used by leading manufacturers of automotive and construction industries. He graduated from the University of Warsaw.

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The primary aim of Kotlin Standard Library Cookbook is to help you dive into advanced language concepts and features as fast as possible in a friendly way. It covers a wide range of general programming problems at varying difficulty levels, including design patterns, functional programming, data processing, and more. The book consists of recipes that present a specific problem and give a step-by-step explanation of how to approach it effectively. All the presented features of the standard library are well explained, allowing you to discover them with ease.

This book will help software developers switch to Kotlin with ease and integrate it seamlessly into the existing JVM and JavaScript projects. Examples included in the book can easily be implemented in your own projects. You can also get the ready-made solutions from the book's GitHub repository if you prefer to follow and test the recipes in your favorite IDE. Once you have completed the book, you should have expert knowledge and insight into the language's advanced concepts, allowing you to address your daily programming challenges efficiently.

The book is ideal for those who are already familiar with the basics of Kotlin and want to discover how to effectively solve day-to-day programming problems with state-of-the-art solutions, utilizing advanced language and standard library features. Experienced programmers who are willing to switch to Kotlin from other languages, especially Java, Scala, and JavaScript, will find it helpful as well.

, Ranges, Progressions, and Sequences, presents the concept of Kotlin ranges and sequences. It shows how to approach common algorithmic problems by defining custom sequences and how to define ranges for custom classes.

, Expressive Functions and Adjustable Interfaces, shows how to approach designing functions and interfaces using the language's built-in features. The chapter explains how to implement clean, reusable functions, and scalable interfaces containing default implementations. The recipes also cover other features of the language, such as inlining closures, destructuring variables, reified type parameters, and other useful tips that help design more flexible and natural code.