1 / 2Kotlin in Action, Second Edition
Kotlin in Action, Second Edition is a programming book that moves from Kotlin fundamentals to advanced topics including coroutines, flows and structured concurrency. Its stated audience is readers familiar with Java or another object-oriented language.
At a glance
- Covers Kotlin statements, functions, classes, types, collections, null safety and idiomatic code.
- Progresses to generics, reflection, domain-specific languages, coroutines, flows and concurrency.
- Includes functional programming on the JVM and combining Kotlin with Java.
- The book is described as written for readers familiar with Java or another object-oriented language.
Reference price: $90.25
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The listed contents span language basics through advanced concurrency topics, making the book relevant beyond an introductory syntax overview.
- Java interoperability and JVM material are included for readers working with existing Java code.
- The publisher details give a substantial 560-page reference in English.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Edition | 2nd ed. |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Manning Publications |
| Publication date | 21 May 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 560 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 161729960X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1617299605 |
| Weight listed | 930 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18.75 x 3.23 x 23.5 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Java developers learning Kotlin and its JVM interoperability.
- Readers with object-oriented programming experience who want coverage from Kotlin basics through coroutines and flows.
- Kotlin programmers seeking material on collections, functional programming, generics, reflection or DSL construction.
Less suited to
- Complete programming beginners seeking a book explicitly designed for readers without prior programming experience.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is this book intended for?
The listing describes it for readers familiar with Java or another object-oriented language.
Does the second edition cover coroutines and flows?
Yes. The stated contents include coroutines, structured concurrency, flows, flow operators, error handling and testing.
What topics are covered beyond Kotlin fundamentals?
Listed advanced topics include generics, annotations and reflection, DSL construction, functional programming, and the Kotlin standard library.
What are the listed book details?
The listing specifies an English second edition from Manning Publications, dated 21 May 2024, with a print length of 560 pages.
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