Kotlin from the beginning

Kotlin is a modern programming language that is easy to learn, especially if you already know Java[1]. Kotlin is used to develop Android apps and server-side apps[1][2].

Here is a plan to learn Kotlin from the beginning:

Kotlin Basics

• Start with Kotlin Docs
• Learn the basics of Kotlin, including data types, operators, variables, control structures, and nullable versus non-nullable variables.
• Take a Kotlin quiz to gauge your knowledge.

2. Kotlin environment setup

• Install the required IDE and other software that are essential for Kotlin.
• For larger projects, writing and managing Kotlin code on your local machine is important. This allows you to work efficiently with multiple files and dependencies.
• Set up and use Kotlin on your computer for larger development projects.

3. Learn Kotlin with examples

• Learn by example with clarifying examples[1].
• Use the “Try it Yourself” editor to learn Kotlin. You can edit the code and view the result in your browser.

4. Practice Kotlin

• Develop small software or projects using Kotlin.
• Create Android apps.

5. Advanced Kotlin topics

• Object-oriented programming[2].
• Generics and Lambda functions[2].
• Coroutines[2].

Consider these resources for learning Kotlin:

• Kotlin Tutorial at W3Schools This tutorial supplements all explanations with clarifying examples[1].
• Full Kotlin Course for Beginners on YouTube This complete Kotlin course will teach you the most popular programming language on Android so you can start building your own apps[2].
• Kotlin Tutorial at Javatpoint This tutorial provides basic and advanced concepts of Kotlin and is designed for both beginners and professionals[3].
• Android Basics in Kotlin This course is for people without programming experience to learn how to build Android apps[8].
• Kotlin Basics – JetBrains Academy Learn programming by building your own apps[6].
• Kotlin Tutorial at Tutorialspoint This tutorial has been prepared by well-experienced Kotlin programmers to help beginners understand the basics of the Kotlin programming language[7].

Citations:

[1] https://www.w3schools.com/KOTLIN/index.php

[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EExSSotojVI

[3] https://www.javatpoint.com/kotlin-tutorial

[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/Kotlin/comments/m4to58/kotlin_from_zero_with_no_previous_programming/

[5] https://developer.android.com/courses/pathways/android-development-with-kotlin-1

[6] https://discuss.kotlinlang.org/t/ability-to-learn-kotlin-for-1st-lang/25183

[7] https://www.tutorialspoint.com/kotlin/index.htm

[8] https://android-developers.googleblog.com/2020/07/learn-android-and-kotlin-with-no-experience.html

[9] https://www.programiz.com/kotlin-programming