Learning Kotlin from a great book.
September 1, 2022 by Edward C. (Georgia, US)
“A Great book that I am enjoying. I have been reading and applying the things I read to personal programming projects. This book is an excellent resource.”
pro $24.99 per month
- access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!
- choose one free eBook per month to keep
- exclusive 50% discount on all purchases
lite $19.99 per month
- access to all Manning books, including MEAPs!
team
5, 10 or 20 seats+ for your team - learn more
Look inside
Maintaining poor legacy code, interpreting cryptic comments, and writing the same boilerplate over and over can suck the joy out of your life as a Java developer. Fear not! There's hope! Kotlin is an elegant JVM language with modern features and easy integration with Java. The Joy of Kotlin teaches you practical techniques to improve abstraction and design, to write comprehensible code, and to build maintainable bug-free applications.
about the technology
Your programming language should be expressive, safe, flexible, and intuitive, and Kotlin checks all the boxes! This elegant JVM language integrates seamlessly with Java, and makes it a breeze to switch between OO and functional styles of programming. It’s also fully supported by Google as a first-class Android language. Master the powerful techniques in this unique book, and you’ll be able to take on new challenges with increased confidence and skill.
about the book
The Joy of Kotlin teaches you to write comprehensible, easy-to-maintain, safe programs with Kotlin. In this expert guide, seasoned engineer Pierre-Yves Saumont teaches you to approach common programming challenges with a fresh, FP-inspired perspective. As you work through the many examples, you’ll dive deep into handling errors and data properly, managing state, and taking advantage of laziness. The author’s down-to-earth examples and experience-driven insights will make you a better—and more joyful—developer!
what's inside
- Programming with functions
- Dealing with optional data
- Safe handling of errors and exceptions
- Handling and sharing state mutation
A fabulous introduction to the universe of functional programming!
Excellent, easy-to-understand examples of implementing functional programming in Kotlin.
A great handbook for anyone studying Kotlin or functional programming who isn’t sure where to start. Provides solid problems and explanations that don’t underestimate readers.
As a merger of both Kotlin and FP, this book teaches only the theory you need and features lots of solved exercises. Give it a try!
4.7
Out of 5.0
Overall Rating
100%
of customers that buy this product give
it a 4 or 5-Star rating.
Company Choice
Good Books
Product Choice
Good reviews
Excellent book on functional programming techniques in Kotlin
June 14, 2021 by Georges L. (FR)
“An excellent book on programming approaches to make programs more reliable using functional programming in Kotlin.”
Company Choice
I trust Manning and got a fairly good offer.
June 3, 2021 by Emily N. (AU)
“It is a nice book for someone who is just starting out with kotlin”
Company Choice
Recommended by a colleague
Well written
July 10, 2019 by Nishkar R. (Kwa-Zulu Natal, ZA)
“I find this book well written and easy to follow. The author communicates ideas so clearly.”
Explains function programming style and its benefits in a JVM environment
September 2, 2020 by Bart V. (NH, NL)
“Explains function programming style and its benefits in a JVM environment”
Company Choice
good quality books, good price
related titles
related titles
choose your plan
pro
monthly
annual
$24.99
$249.99
only $20.83 per month
- access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!
- choose another free product every time you renew
- choose twelve free products per year
- exclusive 50% discount on all purchases
-
![]()
The Joy of Kotlin ebook for free
The Joy of Kotlin ebook for free
team
monthly
annual
$49.99
$399.99
only $33.33 per month
- five seats for your team
- access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!
- choose another free product every time you renew
- choose twelve free products per year
- exclusive 50% discount on all purchases
-
![]()
The Joy of Kotlin ebook for free
choose your plan
pro
monthly
annual
$24.99
$249.99
only $20.83 per month
- access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!
- choose another free product every time you renew
- choose twelve free products per year
- exclusive 50% discount on all purchases
-
![]()
The Joy of Kotlin ebook for free
team
monthly
annual
$49.99
$399.99
only $33.33 per month
- five seats for your team
- access to all Manning books, MEAPs, liveVideos, liveProjects, and audiobooks!
- choose another free product every time you renew
- choose twelve free products per year
- exclusive 50% discount on all purchases
-
![]()
The Joy of Kotlin ebook for free
