ISSUE #173
24th November 2019
Hello Kotliners! We have been working for some time on a new design (doing HTML is like constructing the pyramids with a beach bucket and shovel). We asked on Twitter what would you find useful for the mailing list (categories, job ads, etc), and we listened to your voice. We would love to hear your feedback, if there is anything you would like to share with us. Each contribution will be listened to and considered. Welcome to the era of Kotlin Weekly 2.0. Now sit down and enjoy our selection of links.
Announcements
Kotlin 1.3.60 Released
The Kotlin version 1.3.60 has just been released, perfectly on time for the KotlinConf. Check out in this link all the upcoming changes that are coming.
jetbrains.com
Kotlin for Mobile Developers survey
JetBrains hat put together a survey to have a better understanding of mobile developer needs. If you work as an Android or iOS developer, don't miss this chance to influence the future of Kotlin.
jetbrains.com
Articles
Public API challenges in Kotlin
Jake Wharton has published a new article, where he explores exposing Kotlin types in a library's public API while retaining the ability to make compatible changes over time and supporting idiomatic conventions for both Java and Kotlin callers.
jakewharton.com
Serverless Kotlin on OpenFaaS
Simon Wirtz has written a new article, where he aims to demonstrate how Serverless Kotlin can look like by introducing one of Serverless platform: OpenFaaS.
kotlinexpertise.com
Android
A study of the Parcelize feature from Kotlin Android Extensions
Christophe Beyls used to be skeptic of third-party Parcelable code generation libraries. In this article, he explores how the Parcelize feature in the Kotlin Android Extensions work.
medium.com
Concerning Jetpack Compose
Jetpack Compose is a very intriguing library, but its coupling of layouts and logic, along with its inflexibility to adapt to the desired design pattern, are concerning. Explore in this article how can you use Jetpack Compose to create declarative and reactive UIs written in Kotlin for Android, and if there is any downside.
chrynan.codes
Conferences
Calling the Kotlin Opensource Developers
For the first time, Kotlin developers will be represented at the biggest European open-source conference, in Brussels on February 1st and 2nd 2020, on the the Kotlin DevRoom at FOSDEM. Fosdem is a non-commercial, volunteer-organized and free event. And they are looking for Kotlin speakers, so make sure to check out their website.
ncorti.com
Jobs
X-Team is Hiring Android/Kotlin Developers (Remote)
We are looking for passionate Android/Kotlin developers to work with the world's leading brands, from anywhere. Travel the world while being part of the most energizing community of developers. We fund everything you need to stay active & growing. Join X-Team.
x-team.com
Contribute
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