Resources: Module 01 — Introduction to Kotlin¶

Verified resources specifically relevant to this module's content.

Official Documentation¶

• Kotlin Basics — Official Documentation The official Kotlin basics reference. Covers syntax, null safety, and functions. Read alongside this module.

• Null Safety — Official Documentation Deep dive into every null safety operator. Essential reading for section 4.4.

• Kotlin Idioms A collection of idiomatic Kotlin patterns. Good supplement after completing this module.

• Kotlin Playground Browser-based REPL. Ideal for running exercises without installing anything.

Books¶

• "Kotlin in Action" by Dmitry Jemerov and Svetlana Isakova (Manning) Chapters 1–2 and 6 are most relevant to this module (introduction, basics, and null safety). [Verify URL: https://www.manning.com/books/kotlin-in-action-second-edition]

Videos¶

• Kotlin Crash Course (Traversy Media) A fast-paced 1-hour introduction. Good supplement if you prefer video. Verify URL before watching.

• Kotlin: The Language for Modern Development (Google I/O 2017) The original Google I/O 2017 announcement of Kotlin for Android. Historical context for section 4.1. [Verify URL before watching]

Interactive¶

• Kotlin Koans Official interactive exercises for learning Kotlin. Complete Koans 1–20 to reinforce this module.

• JetBrains Academy — Kotlin Basics Guided learning path. The "Kotlin Basics" track covers this module's content interactively. [Verify URL: https://hyperskill.org/tracks/18]

Tools¶

• IntelliJ IDEA Community Edition Free. Recommended IDE for Kotlin. Has built-in null safety hints, smart cast visualization, and Kotlin REPL.

• SDKMAN! Manages JDK versions. Use sdk install java 21.0.3-tem to install a compatible JVM.