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Kotlin Onboarding: Collections

Turn messy data into playful, functional apps—with Kotlin’s most expressive collection tools.

Advanced
3 days

You'll take this course in your JetBrains IDE.
Just install JetBrains Toolbox 2.7+, and we'll handle the rest!

Advanced
3 days

About

This third module in the Kotlin onboarding series transforms collections from textbook topics into tools you’ll reach for every day.

Through a series of quirky, web-based projects, from managing a Duck Shop to feeding a Tamagotchi, you’ll go hands-on with Kotlin’s collection APIs in ways that stick.

Your result: backend-style web apps built with Kotlin collections, plus the skills to shape, clean, and command data like a real developer using an industry-trusted tool.

Content

  1. Kotlin Onboarding - Welcome!
  1. Duck Shop - Introduction
  2. Duck Shop - How to Run
  3. Duck Shop - List definition
  4. Duck Shop - Duck List Initialization
  5. Duck Shop - Set definition
  6. Duck Shop - Duck Set Initialization
  7. Duck Shop - Map definition
  8. Duck Shop - Duck Map Initialization
  9. Duck Shop - Mutable Collections
  10. Duck Shop - Remove Elements
  11. Duck Shop - Add Elements
  12. Duck Shop - Built-In Functions
  13. Duck Shop - Filter Function
  14. Duck Shop - Partition Function
  15. Duck Shop - Shuffle Function
  16. Duck Shop - Sort Function
  17. Duck Shop - Possible Improvements
  1. Old School - Introduction
  2. Old School - How to Run
  3. Old School - List of Colors
  4. Old School - Helper Functions
  5. Old School - Find Photo
  6. Old School - GroupBy function
  7. Old School - Group Photos by Background Color
  8. Old School - Group Photos by Hair Type and Hat Presence
  9. Old School - Possible Improvements
  1. Back to The Future - Introduction
  2. Back to The Future - How to Run
  3. Back to The Future - FIFO
  4. Back to The Future - LIFO
  5. Back to The Future - FIFO and LIFO in Kotlin
  6. Back to The Future - Commands Storage
  7. Back to The Future - Add Commands
  8. Back to The Future - Get Commands
  9. Back to The Future - Possible Improvements
  1. Master Chef - Introduction
  2. Master Chef - How to Run
  3. Master Chef - The Kitchen, Models
  4. Master Chef - Fridge Refill
  5. Master Chef - List vs. Sequence
  6. Master Chef - Cook Tomato Soup
  7. Master Chef - Sequence Initialization
  8. Master Chef - Add Spices
  9. Master Chef - Cook Salad
  10. Master Chef - Cook Smoothie
  11. Master Chef - Possible Improvements
  1. Survey

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What do you need to start?

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Install the free JetBrains Toolbox App

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Select Always Allow to skip this confirmation in the future.

To return to the course later, find it in your IDE's recent projects.

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The JetBrains Toolbox App 2.7+ makes setting up your course effortless. Already have a compatible IDE? It will launch it. If not, the app will install the right IDE for your course.

Learn more about our licenses here.

Download

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Click Take course and then Allow to open the Toolbox App.

Select Always Allow to skip this confirmation in the future.

To return to the course later, find it in your IDE's recent projects.

Need more help? Check out our guide.

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FAQ and troubleshooting

Yes, you will need the JetBrains Toolbox App and a JetBrains IDE.

Just click this link to install the JetBrains Toolbox App. We've taken care of all the necessary settings, and the app will handle the rest of the setup for you.

The JetBrains Toolbox App checks which IDE is compatible with your course and whether it is installed on your computer. If you have the necessary IDE installed, the app will open it. If not, JetBrains Toolbox will initiate the installation, prioritizing free community editions.

Yes, the JetBrains Toolbox App is essential, even if you already have a JetBrains IDE. It automatically prepares your IDE for studying by installing the required plugins and updating the IDE if necessary.

Please make sure you have the latest version of the JetBrains Toolbox App. To update, open the app and click Update Toolbox App, or download the latest version here.

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