Master the power of Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) to build high-performance applications across Android, iOS, web, and desktop with a single codebase. Designed for mobile developers, backend engineers, and software professionals, this course provides the essential foundations and advanced practices for cross-platform development. From setting up KMP projects to integrating platform-specific APIs, UI frameworks, and backend services, you’ll gain the skills to streamline development and deliver scalable, production-ready apps.
Advanced Kotlin for Multi-Platform Development
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Intermediate level
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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Explain the fundamentals of Kotlin Multiplatform and configure cross-platform projects.
Implement code-sharing strategies and integrate platform-specific APIs and dependencies.
Use Jetpack Compose and SwiftUI to build user interfaces across Android and iOS.
Leverage coroutines, Ktor, and dependency injection for scalable, performant applications.
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Assessments
16 assignments
Taught in English
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module introduces Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) and its architecture. Learners will explore the evolution of Kotlin, understand how KMP enables cross-platform development, and learn how to structure a shared codebase while managing platform-specific implementations using industry best practices.
What's included
10 videos3 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module focuses on building scalable backend systems for Kotlin Multiplatform applications. Learners will master Kotlin Coroutines for asynchronous programming and develop a robust RESTful backend using Ktor and MongoDB, including authentication, data persistence, and error handling.
What's included
22 videos4 readings5 assignments
This module teaches learners how to design and implement user interfaces for a multiplatform habits tracking application using Jetpack Compose, local data persistence, and modern navigation frameworks.
What's included
11 videos3 readings4 assignments
This final module focuses on integrating frontend and backend systems, preparing applications for multi-platform release, and deploying backend services to the cloud using modern hosting solutions.
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7 videos3 readings4 assignments
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