Kotlin vs. Java Syntax Comparison
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Which statement about Java's primitive types is true?

  • Java has no concept of wrapper classes for its primitive types.
  • Java’s primitive types include strings and arrays.
  • Java uses classes as object wrappers for primitives.
  • Java supports 8 primitive types with corresponding wrapper classes. (correct)

What is a key distinction between Java and Kotlin in terms of data types?

  • Kotlin does not have primitive types and uses classes as wrappers instead. (correct)
  • Java's boolean type is classified differently than in Kotlin.
  • Java has a unique type for strings not present in Kotlin.
  • Kotlin supports both primitive types and wrapper classes.

Which of the following is a correct Kotlin function declaration?

  • sum(a, b) { return a + b; }
  • fun sum(a: Int, b: Int): Int { return a + b } (correct)
  • int sum(int a, int b) { return a + b; }
  • public sum(int a, int b) { return a + b; }

What is the value range for a Java 'short' type?

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Which statement is true about Kotlin's handling of null values?

<p>Kotlin has built-in null safety features to prevent null references. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the absence of a semi-colon in a Kotlin function definition?

<p>It indicates that Kotlin does not require statement termination. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which data type in Java has a bit depth of 64 bits?

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How does Kotlin represent a character type compared to Java?

<p>Kotlin's character type has a bit depth of 16 bits similar to Java's. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when a secondary constructor is defined in a Kotlin class?

<p>It can invoke the primary constructor using the 'this' keyword. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which keyword is necessary to allow a Kotlin class to be inherited from?

<p>open (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the given example, how is a trailing comma utilized in Kotlin class declarations?

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What does the primary constructor of the Employee class do in relation to the Person class?

<p>It passes a name to the primary constructor of the Person class. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When declaring a class in Kotlin, what must each secondary constructor do?

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What keyword is used to define an initializer block in a Kotlin class?

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Which statement is true regarding Kotlin primary constructors?

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Which of the following creates an instance of the Person class with the age set to null?

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In what way does Kotlin simplify class declaration compared to Java?

<p>It requires fewer lines of code. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'init' block in a Kotlin class?

<p>To perform initialization tasks after the primary constructor. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which constructor syntax is correct for declaring a secondary constructor in Kotlin?

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What can be said about the age property in the class Person when it is declared as Int? in Kotlin?

<p>It can be a null value. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equivalent Java code for the primary constructor of the Person class?

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What will be the output of the function call calculate(1, 3) given the function definition fun calculate(num1: Int, num2: Int = 2, num3: Int = 4)?

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Which statement correctly describes the return value of the Kotlin function defined as fun sum(a: Int, b: Int) = a + b?

<p>It returns the sum of a and b. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the value of variable l be if S2 is null?

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Which function call will allow you to skip the second parameter while still providing the first and third parameters?

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In Kotlin, which declaration allows re-assignment of values?

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Which of the following statements about safe calls in Kotlin is true?

<p>Safe calls can return a null value if any part of the chain is null. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of Kotlin's safe calls over traditional null checks in Java?

<p>Safe calls reduce the amount of code needed to handle null cases. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if you attempt to reassign the value of val a = 1?

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What is the output of 'println(b?.length)' if b is assigned null?

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Which of the following statements about the function public fun sum(a: Int, b: Int): Int { return a + b } is correct?

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How is string interpolation represented in Kotlin?

<p>Prepending variables with '$'. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will the variable b hold in the following Kotlin code: var b: String = 'tim'?

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In Kotlin, which method form of function declaration is concise yet functional?

<p>public fun sum(a: Int, b: Int): Int = a + b (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly represents the output of 'override fun toString() = “Song{id=$id, title=‘$title’, author=‘$author’}”'?

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How can you create an array of integers in Kotlin using implicit type declaration?

<p>val num = arrayOf(1, 2, 3, 4) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if 'tim' or any other property in the chain 'tim?.department?.head?.name' is null?

<p>It will return null. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do the parameters of the Array constructor in Kotlin represent?

<p>The size of the array and a method that returns the initial value (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following snippets demonstrates a correct use of safe calls in Kotlin?

<p>return user?.address?.zipCode (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will happen if you try to assign null to a non-nullable variable in Kotlin?

<p>A compilation error will occur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you safely access the length of a nullable String variable in Kotlin?

<p>Using a null check before accessing length (A), Using the safe call operator (?) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do you declare a nullable String variable in Kotlin?

<p>var str: String? = &quot;hku&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly demonstrates null safety in Kotlin?

<p>If str is non-null, proceed to get str.length (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which snippet would cause a null pointer exception in Kotlin?

<p>var S2: String? = &quot;hku&quot;; val l = S2.length (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the range operator '0..num.size-1' in array traversal in Kotlin?

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Flashcards

Kotlin Data Types

Kotlin uses classes as wrappers for primitive data types, rather than having separate primitive types like Java.

Kotlin Function Syntax

Kotlin functions use the keyword "fun" and specify parameter types and return types using a colon (e.g., "a: Int").

Kotlin Functions; Parameter Types

Kotlin function parameters include the data type after the parameter name (e.g., a: Int).

Kotlin Functions; Return Types

Kotlin functions indicate their return type after a colon following the parameters (e.g., sum(a: Int, b: Int): Int).

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Kotlin 'fun' Keyword

The keyword "fun" defines a function in Kotlin.

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Java Primitive Types

Java has eight basic data types (primitives) like int, float, boolean, etc.

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Java Wrapper Classes

Java provides wrapper classes (e.g., Integer, Float) corresponding to primitive types.

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Kotlin; Missing Semi-Colons

Kotlin functions and definitions do not require semi-colons at the end.

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Kotlin Function Definition

Creates a reusable block of code that performs a specific task.

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Kotlin Function Call

Invokes a function and provides the inputs (the data it needs to work).

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Default Parameter Value

Sets a parameter's value in a function definition if no value is provided during the call.

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Named Arguments

Passing arguments by specifying the parameter name to make code more readable. Prevents errors.

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Immutable Variable (Kotlin)

A variable whose value cannot be changed after assignment.

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Mutable Variable (Kotlin)

A variable whose value can be changed after assignment.

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Inferred Type - Kotlin

Kotlin can sometimes determine the type of a variable from the value assigned.

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Void Function

Kotlin function that does not return a value

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Primary Constructor

The main constructor of a class, defined within the class header. It's used to initialize object properties.

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Secondary Constructor

An additional constructor defined within the class body. It can invoke the primary constructor using the 'this' keyword.

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Super Keyword

Used in a subclass's constructor to call the primary constructor of the superclass, passing arguments.

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Open Keyword

Makes a class or function inheritable in Kotlin.

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Final by default

Kotlin classes are 'final' by default, meaning they cannot be subclassed. Use 'open' to make them inheritable.

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Kotlin Class Declaration

A template for creating objects with specific properties and behaviors. It defines the structure and functionalities that objects of that class will share.

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Constructor in Kotlin

A special function that creates a new instance of a class. It initializes the object's properties with initial values.

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Read-Only Properties

Properties in a Kotlin class whose values cannot be changed once they are assigned within the constructor. They are marked with the 'val' keyword.

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Initializer Block

A code block within a class that is executed after the primary constructor completes. It can be used for additional initialization tasks.

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Object Instantiation in Kotlin

The process of creating a new instance of a class. It involves calling the constructor of the class.

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Kotlin Absence of 'new' Keyword

In Kotlin, the 'new' keyword is not required to create objects. Object instantiation is done by calling the constructor directly.

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Kotlin Array Creation: arrayOf()

The arrayOf() function allows initializing an array with values directly, similar to Java's array initialization syntax.

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Kotlin Array Traversal

To access and process elements within a Kotlin array, we can use a for loop with a range operation.

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Kotlin Array Constructor

The Array constructor lets us create arrays using a specified size and a function that determines each element's initial value, providing more flexibility.

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Kotlin Null Safety

Kotlin distinguishes between variables that can hold null values (nullable) and those that cannot (non-nullable).

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Kotlin's Null Safety: Non-Nullable References

Variables declared without the ? are non-nullable and cannot be assigned null values. Accessing properties or methods on them is guaranteed safe.

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Kotlin's Null Safety: Nullable References

Accessing properties or methods on nullable variables requires checking if the variable holds a value before use to avoid a Null Pointer Exception (NPE).

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Handling Nulls in Kotlin

We can use explicit checks for null using the if statement to handle different scenarios when dealing with nullable references.

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Kotlin's Null Safety: Safe Calls

The ?. operator allows accessing a member on a nullable reference only if it's not null, providing a safer alternative to manual null checks.

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Safe Call Operator

The safe call operator (?.), used in Kotlin, allows accessing members of a nullable object without causing a NullPointerException. If the object is null, the expression evaluates to null, otherwise it returns the result of the member access.

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What does S2?.length do?

This code uses the safe call operator to get the length of the string S2. If S2 is null, the expression evaluates to null; otherwise, it returns the length of the string.

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Chaining Safe Calls

In Kotlin, you can chain safe calls together to access nested properties while handling nulls. Each step in the chain will evaluate to null if any of the properties are null.

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Kotlin's null safety vs. Java

Kotlin's null safety eliminates the need for explicit null checks in many cases. This is achieved through safe calls and non-nullable types, making code more concise and less prone to errors.

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String Interpolation

In Kotlin, you can embed variables directly into strings using the '$' character. This allows you to create dynamic strings by inserting variable values.

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What does toString() with interpolation do?

The toString() method, using string interpolation, creates a human-readable representation of an object by inserting its relevant attributes (such as id, title, author) into a formatted string.

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Kotlin Classes: Default Constructors

Like Java, Kotlin automatically generates a constructor without parameters (a default constructor) for classes, which allows creating instances without explicitly providing values for the parameters.

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Kotlin Classes: JVM Compatibility

Kotlin classes are compiled to bytecode that runs on the Java Virtual Machine (JVM), ensuring interoperability with Java and use of existing Java libraries.

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Study Notes

Kotlin vs. Java Syntax

  • Kotlin and Java differ in syntax, especially with data types, functions, and variable declarations

Agenda

  • Kotlin and Java syntax for data types, functions, function calls, and variables (immutable vs. mutable)
  • Kotlin arrays with implicit and explicit type declaration
  • Kotlin null safety
  • String interpolation
  • Kotlin classes

Data Types

  • Java supports 8 primitive types, each with a corresponding wrapper class
  • Kotlin uses classes as objects for primitives, eliminating primitive types
  • Java boolean, char, byte, short, int, long, float, and double have equivalent counterparts in Kotlin
  • Bit depth and value ranges differ, and have corresponding ranges in Kotlin.

Functions

  • Java functions use public int sum(int a, int b)}{return a + b;}
  • Kotlin functions use, public fun sum(a: Int, b:Int): Int {return a + b}, (different keywords, parameter definition, and return type indication)
  • Kotlin function definitions can omit the return type (using =) if it’s apparent.

Function Calls

  • Java’s function call style is, calculate(1, 3, 5);
  • Kotlin’s function call is, calculate(1, 3, 5)
  • Kotlin functions can take optional parameters with default values.

Variables (Immutable vs. Mutable)

  • Java declaration for int and String type variables: int a = 1; String b = "tim";
  • Kotlin immutable variables use val: val a: Int = 1, val b: String = "tim"
  • Kotlin allows either explicit or inferred types, and immutable variables cannot be reassigned
  • Kotlin mutable variables use var: var a: Int = 1, var b: String = "tim"; mutable variables can be reassigned.

Kotlin Arrays

  • Kotlin uses arrayOf() (implicit type declaration) or arrayOf<Int>() (explicit type declaration)
  • Traversing elements using a for loop: for (i in 0..num.size-1) {print(...num[i]) ...}

Kotlin Array Constructors

  • Kotlin uses Array() constructor to create arrays.
  • The Array() constructor takes size and a lambda
  • The lambda accepts an index of an element, and returns that element’s initial value.

Null Safety in Kotlin

  • Kotlin distinguishes nullable and non-nullable references
  • A variable of type String cannot directly hold null unless declared as nullable (String?)
  • val I = S2?.length; if S2 is null, I = null
  • For nullable references, explicitly check for null and handle accordingly
  • Using safe calls (?.) avoids crashes.

String Interpolation

  • Kotlin's $ symbol (Dollar sign) allows interpolating variables directly into strings

Kotlin Classes

  • Kotlin does not require new keyword for object instantiation
  • Classes support inheritance to support similar behavior in different objects such as shapes (e.g., squares, circles, triangles, etc)

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