Best Kotlin Books

Discover a new programming language that targets the Java platform with Kotlin in Action. Written by core developers of Kotlin, this book teaches experienced Java developers the language basics and guides them through building applications for the JVM and Android devices. You'll learn how to create reusable abstractions, higher-level functions, libraries, and even domain specific languages. With regular Java bytecode and seamless interoperability with existing Java code, Kotlin can be used for server-side development, Android apps, and beyond. Apply Kotlin in real-world projects with build system integration, Android support, and concurrent programming.

Learn the Kotlin language and think like a great Kotlin developer with Head First Kotlin. This unique and hands-on book goes beyond how-to manuals and takes a comprehensive approach to teaching everything from language fundamentals to collections, generics, lambdas, and higher-order functions, while incorporating both object-oriented and functional programming. Using the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First Kotlin engages your mind with a visually rich format for a multisensory learning experience that is designed to help you really understand Kotlin.