How do you create great APIs? One way is to create a DSL for your API that makes using it easy to learn and intuitive to use. In this course, Building DSLs in Kotlin, you’ll learn to improve the syntax of your code by learning how to create DSLs. You’ll learn how to apply kotlin language features in new ways to modify the syntax of your code. You will also learn some design patterns and language design principles that will help you design your new syntax. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of DSLs in Kotlin, needed to create pleasant code that allows users of your code to easily learn and use what you’ve built.
Author Name: Greg Milette
Author Description:
Greg Milette is a software developer with over 15 years experience in developing mobile applications, web apps, and research software. He has a keen interest in Android, speech recognition, IoT, domain-specific languages, music recording, and a quality cup of tea. Greg is also a conference speaker and co-author of Professional Android Programming. Currently, he is an Android developer at NuvoAir where Kotlin code abounds.

Table of Contents

• Course Overview
  1min
• Improving Code Syntax Using DSLs
  5mins
• Designing a DSL Using Symbols and Function Chains
  21mins
• Using State and Context to Enhance a DSL
  16mins
• Using Lambdas to Create Structured Syntax
  23mins
• Using Kotlin Language Features to Set Properties
  8mins
• Using Infix Notation to Create Sentences
  15mins