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Learn Kotlin, the expressive, open-source programming language developed by JetBrains.
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BeginnerTime to complete
Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary9 hoursProjects
8Prerequisites
None
About this course
Kotlin is a modern, expressive programming language made with developers in mind. Concise, open-source, and safe, Kotlin is a popular language for Android development, web development, and more.
Syllabus
11 lessons • 8 projects • 7 quizzesCertificate of completion available with Plus or Pro
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Projects in this course
- practice Project
ASCII Art
Use print statements to create ASCII art in Kotlin! - practice Project
Math Magic
In this project, you’ll be honing your knowledge of arithmetic operations, augmented assignment operators, and more by coding a mathematical magic trick. - practice Project
Mad Libs
In this project, you'll be using your knowledge of variables, data types, and built-in methods to build a Mad Libs game!
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Jace van Auken
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- The lessons are amazingly lined up with real world examples to practice right after each lesson to reinforce learning. What else could a beginner ask for!Sidhu G.Verified Learner
- Awesome intro to Kotlin course! The material was succinct, informative, and helped me grasp Kotlin syntax very well!Claire J.Verified Learner
- I would highly recommend this course to get a grasp of the fundamentals of Kotlin. Well curated, well executed. I sincerely enjoyed this course.Charles M.Verified Learner
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What Is Kotlin Used For?
Codecademy Team
Oct 5, 2021Kotlin is a programming language that was released in 2011 by JetBrains, a company that sells integrated development environments (IDEs) for programming languages. Since then, it’s become a favorite language for developers and replaced Java in many software projects.
In this article, we’ll look at why Kotlin became popular, its advantages, and what it’s used for.
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