Workshop: Build your first Android app with Kotlin

Name: Workshop: Build your first Android app with Kotlin
Start: 2019-05-23T18:00:00+01:00
End: 2019-05-23T20:30:00+01:00

GDG Cloud London

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