1-on-1 Kotlin Training
Get started with Kotlin โ the modern, concise language powering Android and backend development. A beginner-friendly introduction by a Senior Engineer with 10 years of experience.
Why Learn Kotlin With Me?
I'm Anuraj T S โ a Senior Software Engineer with ~10 years of hands-on industry experience and an AWS Certification. I've worked with Kotlin in both Android development and backend services using Ktor and Spring Boot.
This is a live, 1-on-1 beginner introduction to Kotlin โ zero prior Kotlin knowledge required. If you already know Java, you'll pick this up even faster.
What You'll Learn
Module 1 โ Getting Started with Kotlin
- Why Kotlin? How it compares to Java
- Setting up IntelliJ IDEA and your first Kotlin project
- Variables:
valvsvar, type inference - Basic data types, strings, and string templates
Module 2 โ Control Flow & Functions
if,whenexpressions (Kotlin's switch)for,while, and ranges- Writing functions, default and named arguments
- Single-expression functions
Module 3 โ Collections & Null Safety
- Lists, Sets, Maps โ mutable vs immutable
- Kotlin's null safety:
?,!!,?.,?: - Extension functions
- Lambda expressions and higher-order functions
Module 4 โ Object-Oriented Kotlin
- Classes, constructors, and data classes
- Inheritance, interfaces, and abstract classes
- Object declarations and companion objects
- Sealed classes for state modelling
Module 5 โ Kotlin for Android Basics (Optional track)
- Setting up Android Studio
- Building a simple Android UI with Kotlin
- Click listeners and basic navigation
Module 5 โ Kotlin for Backend Basics (Optional track)
- Introduction to Ktor or Spring Boot with Kotlin
- Writing a simple REST API
- Coroutines basics:
suspend,launch,async
Who Is This For?
| Profile | Benefit |
|---|---|
| ๐ Absolute beginners | Start coding with a modern, friendly language |
| โ Java developers | Migrate smoothly โ Kotlin is fully interoperable |
| ๐ฑ Aspiring Android devs | Kotlin is the official Android language |
| ๐ Backend developers | Clean syntax for Spring Boot and Ktor |
Session Structure
- Duration: Flexible โ 45 min to 1.5 hr per session
- Frequency: 2โ3 sessions per week (customisable)
- Platform: Google Meet / Zoom
- Materials: Notes, code exercises, and assignments shared after each session
Customisation Available
๐ก Your goals, your syllabus. The track (Android or Backend) and module depth can be adjusted based on your goals. Just let me know your direction when registering.
Ready to Get Started?
Book your free 5โ10 minute discovery call โ no commitment required. Reach out via Phone or WhatsApp using the buttons on this page.