Kotlin Learning Plan: Beginner to Advanced
Phase 1: Basics of Kotlin (Weeks 1-4)
Week Topic Description
Week 1 Introduction to Kotlin Install IntelliJ, learn Kotlin history, syntax, variables, data types.
Week 2 Control Flow Learn `if`, `when`, loops by building small programs.
Week 3 Functions Define functions, default arguments, named arguments, and lambda functions.
Week 4 Collections Work with lists, sets, and maps, perform filtering, mapping, sorting.
Saturday Project & Review Build a console app (e.g., to-do list), review topics, solve challenges.
Phase 2: Object-Oriented Programming (Weeks 5-8)
Week Topic Description
Week 5 Classes and Objects Learn about classes, objects, properties, methods, constructors.
Week 6 Inheritance & Polymorphism Understand inheritance, abstract classes, interfaces.
Week 7 Data & Sealed Classes Learn their benefits and real-world usage.
Week 8 Advanced OOP Explore companion objects, object declarations, and extensions.
Saturday Project & Review Build a console-based app using OOP principles.
Phase 3: Functional Programming & Advanced Kotlin (Weeks 9-12)
Week Topic Description
Week 9 Higher-Order Functions Learn `map`, `filter`, `reduce`, and lambda expressions.
Week 10 Null Safety Understand `?`, `!!`, `?.`, `?:` and handle nullable types.
Week 11 Coroutines Learn about async programming using `launch`, `async`, `await`.
Week 12 Generics & Delegation Understand generics, property delegation, and lazy initialization.
Saturday Project & Review Build a multi-threaded app using coroutines.
Phase 4: Building Real-World Applications (Weeks 13-16)
Week Topic Description
Week 13 Android Basics Set up Android Studio, learn activities, layouts, intents.
Week 14 Simple Android App Create a basic app (e.g., calculator, note-taking).
Week 15 Working with APIs Use Retrofit/Ktor for API calls, parse JSON.
Week 16 Database Integration Learn Room Database, SQLite, and CRUD operations.
Saturday Project & Review Build a complete Android app.
Phase 5: Advanced Topics & Portfolio Building (Weeks 17-20)
Week Topic Description
Week 17 Dependency Injection Learn Koin or Hilt for DI.
Week 18 Testing Understand unit testing and UI testing in Kotlin.
Week 19 Advanced Coroutines Explore flows, channels, and state management.
Week 20 Kotlin Multiplatform Learn cross-platform development using Kotlin.
Saturday Portfolio Project Build a portfolio-worthy application (e.g., social media, e-commerce).
Success Tips
Tip Description
Practice Daily Spend at least 2 hours daily coding to build consistency.
Build Projects Apply learning by creating real-world applications.
Use Resources Utilize online tutorials, Kotlin documentation, LeetCode, and HackerRank.
Join Communities Engage in Kotlin communities on Reddit, Stack Overflow, or Discord.
Review & Reflect Regularly revisit tough concepts and refine skills.