Building Web Applications in Kotlin 1 Using Ktor

Build Web Applications with Kotlin & Ktor

Tired of the overhead of frameworks like Spring? Discover Ktor, a powerful yet lightweight HTTP framework gaining popularity among JVM developers. This course, Building Web Applications in Kotlin 1 Using Ktor, teaches you how to leverage the benefits of Kotlin – including immutable data, null safety, and reduced Java bloat – with Ktor's efficient architecture.

What you'll learn:

• Introduction to Ktor: Explore Ktor, the open-source project from JetBrains (the creators of Kotlin), and its foundation in Kotlin coroutines for superior asynchronicity.
• REST API Development: Learn to build secure and extensible RESTful APIs using Ktor.
• HTML Web Development: Discover how to create dynamic HTML websites with Ktor.
• Server-Side Applications: Gain expertise in developing complex server-based applications.
• HTTP Clients: Understand how to build standalone HTTP client applications.

Key benefits of using Ktor:

• Lightweight: Avoid the bloat associated with heavier frameworks.
• Asynchronous: Leverage Kotlin coroutines for highly efficient, non-blocking operations.
• Kotlin Integration: Benefit from Kotlin's modern language features and developer-friendly syntax.
• Secure & Extensible: Build robust and adaptable web applications.

By the end of this course, you'll be equipped to confidently create modern web applications and REST APIs with Ktor and Kotlin. This is ideal for developers seeking a more streamlined and efficient approach to web development on the JVM.