{"product_id":"head-first-kotlin-a-brain-friendly-guide-paperback","title":"Head First Kotlin: A Brain-Friendly Guide - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDawn Griffiths\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid Griffiths\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat will you learn from this book?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eHead First Kotlin\u003c\/i\u003e is a complete introduction to coding in Kotlin. This hands-on book helps you learn the Kotlin language with a unique method that goes beyond syntax and how-to manuals and teaches you how to think like a great Kotlin developer. Youâ ll learn everything from language fundamentals to collections, generics, lambdas, and higher-order functions. Along the way, youâ ll get to play with both object-oriented and functional programming. If you want to really understand Kotlin, this is the book for you. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eWhy does this book look so different?\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, \u003ci\u003eHead First Kotlin\u003c\/i\u003e uses a visually rich format to engage your mind rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multisensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDawn Griffiths has over 20 years experience working in the IT industry, working as a senior developer and senior software architect. She has written various books in the \u003ci\u003eHead First\u003c\/i\u003e series, including \u003ci\u003eHead First Android Development\u003c\/i\u003e. She also developed the animated video course \u003ci\u003eThe Agile Sketchpad\u003c\/i\u003e with her husband, David, as a way of teaching key concepts and techniques in a way that keeps your brain active and engaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDavid Griffiths is an Agile coach and software developer. He began programming at age 12 when he saw a documentary on the work of Seymour Papert, and when he was 15, he wrote an implementation of Papert's computer language LOGO. Before writing \u003ci\u003eHead First Kotlin\u003c\/i\u003e, David wrote various other \u003ci\u003eHead First\u003c\/i\u003e books, including \u003ci\u003eHead First Android Development\u003c\/i\u003e, and created \u003ci\u003eThe Agile Sketchpad\u003c\/i\u003e video course with Dawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 9.2 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 02, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42693350326335,"sku":"9781491996690","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/e65116baa53e49d81a5b1387efe84935.webp?v=1764998645","url":"https:\/\/dhlswag.com\/products\/head-first-kotlin-a-brain-friendly-guide-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}