Workshop: Build your first Android app with Kotlin

In this codelab, you will convert an address book application written in the Java language to Kotlin. In doing so, you will see how Kotlin can: Help reduce boilerplate code. Provide concise, readable code that is easy to maintain. Avoid common Android development pitfalls. Enforce best practices as you write the code, preventing runtime errors. Mentors: Busra is an Android Developer who h

May 23, 2019, 5:00 – 7:30 PM

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About this event

In this codelab, you will convert an address book application written in the Java language to Kotlin. In doing so, you will see how Kotlin can:

Help reduce boilerplate code.
Provide concise, readable code that is easy to maintain.
Avoid common Android development pitfalls.
Enforce best practices as you write the code, preventing runtime errors.

Mentors:

Busra is an Android Developer who has a keen interest in developing high-quality mobile applications. Currently, she’s working for The App Business. Besides being co-organizer in two different communities, Google Developer Group and WomenTechMakers London, she enjoys voluntarily organising and speaking at developer events.

Kubra has developed Android apps for FC Barcelona, Premier League, British Council, General Electric and for many other companies. She is a big fan of Kotlin. She is a GDG and WTM lead since 2014. She believes healthy communities and sharing ideas help us to learn from mistakes and build on successes.

Pre-requisites:

Android Studio and SDK need to be installed in advanced.

Tentative agenda:

18:00-20:00 - Workshop
20:00-20:30 - Networking, beverages and food

Organizers

  • Amanda Cavallaro

    Vonage

    GDG Organizer

  • Saverio Terracciano

    GDG Cloud London // TIW Group Ltd

    GDG Organizer

  • Stefano Le Pera

    The Times

    GDG Organizer

  • Lorenzo Turrino

    Thirdfort

    GDG Organizer

  • Kubra Harmankaya

    Ford

    GDG Organizer

  • Natalie Godec

    GDG Organizer

  • Bruno Ripa

    Independent Consultant

    GDG Organizer

  • Jen Kwon

    King's College London

    GDG Organizer

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