Best of Kotlin — June 2024

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   Foojay.io·2y

   Be a Better Java Developer: 19 Tips for Staying Ahead in 2024

   Tips for becoming a better Java developer, including upgrading Java versions, learning Kotlin, exploring other languages/frameworks, and staying updated with the Java community.

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   Medium·2y

   Kotlin MultiPlatform (KMP)

   Learn about setting up the environment for Kotlin MultiPlatform development, the structure of a KMM project, and using coroutines in iOS.

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   Medium·2y

   Kotlin Lazy vs Lateinit Explained

   The post explains the differences between lazy and lateinit property initializers in Kotlin. Lazy initialization is used for immutable properties (val), ensuring they are initialized when first accessed, which can help with resource management. Lateinit is used for mutable properties (var) and must be initialized before use to avoid runtime exceptions. The post also discusses when to use these initializers, provides code examples, and touches on advanced concepts like using delegates for primitive types.

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   ProAndroidDev·2y

   Data Mapping In Kotlin Explained

   Exploring different methods for data mapping in Kotlin: extension functions, additional constructors, and a mapper interface. Extension functions are non-intrusive and easy to integrate, constructors are limited and intrusive, while the mapper interface is ideal for new projects due to its flexibility and support for generic mapping algorithms.

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   Medium·2y

   Data Mapping In Kotlin Explained

   The article explores different approaches to data mapping in Kotlin, including extension functions, additional constructors, and a mapper interface.

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   Medium·2y

   Kotlin Coroutine mechanisms: launch v. async

   This post explores the differences between the launch and async mechanisms in Kotlin Coroutines, and how the join() and await() functions are used. It also mentions the importance of logging and debugging in coroutines.

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   ProAndroidDev·2y

   🥳 Finally! — Working Samples 📚 in Android Studio

   Learn how to display source code samples in Android Studio, similar to how Google does it in their material for compose library. Keep samples up-to-date by adding the samples module as a dependency to the demo app module. Consider adding images to KDoc of samples for better visualization.

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