The introduction to Kotlin programming in an entertaining Head First style. Clear, intuitive, and easy to understand. No prior knowledge of Java is required. A unique learning experience through playful, visually stimulating knowledge delivery.

What will you learn in this book? Head First Kotlin is a hands-on introduction to programming with Kotlin, for which you do not need any Java background. The book first covers the fundamentals of the language and then discusses collections, generic programming, lambdas, and higher-order functions. Along the way, you will have the opportunity to experiment with both object-oriented and functional programming. The authors use a unique, visually appealing method that goes beyond simply learning syntax and straightforward instructions. If you want to truly understand Kotlin, this book is just right for you.

Why is this book so different? This book incorporates the latest findings from cognitive research and learning theory to make learning as easy as possible for you. Instead of dull blocks of text, this book uses a variety of illustrations and text styles that keep your brain engaged and deliver knowledge directly to your mind – in a way that sticks.

"Clear, intuitive, and easy to understand. If Kotlin is new to you, this book is an excellent introduction." — Ken Kousen, Kotlin Trainer, certified by JetBrains

"Head First Kotlin will surely help you get up to speed quickly, build a solid foundation, and rediscover your joy in writing code." — Ingo Krotzky, Kotlin learner

"Finally! Learn Kotlin without knowing Java. Simple, concise, and a lot of fun. This is the book I’ve been waiting for." — Dr. Matt Wenham, Data Scientist and Python Programmer.