--- product_id: 118593262 title: "Kotlin Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide" price: "NZ$67" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/118593262-kotlin-programming-the-big-nerd-ranch-guide store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Kotlin Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide **Price:** NZ$67 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Kotlin Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide - **How much does it cost?** NZ$67 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/118593262-kotlin-programming-the-big-nerd-ranch-guide) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Kotlin is a statically typed programming language designed to interoperate with Java and fully supported by Google on the Android operating system. Based on Big Nerd Ranch’s popular Kotlin Essentials course, this guide shows you how to work effectively with the Kotlin programming language through hands-on examples and clear explanations of key Kotlin concepts and foundational APIs. Written for Kotlin 1.2, this book will also introduce you to JetBrains’ IntelliJ IDEA development environment. Whether you are an experienced Android developer looking for modern features beyond what Java offers or a new developer ready to learn your first programming language, the authors will guide you from first principles to advanced usage of Kotlin. By the end of this book, you will be empowered to create reliable, concise applications in Kotlin. Review: Great book that is easy to follow - I was excited to hear that BNR was working on a Kotlin specific book. Their content is usually well regarded, so I expected this book to be organized and well written, and it seems to be. I have been writing Java (Android) software for many years, so have some experience. It seems like this book would be OK for the complete beginner, as it does a good job of walking the reader through the necessary steps to complete a learning unit. I wanted a book that started with the basics, because I wanted to make sure I was learning these fundamental concepts well from the beginning. This book walks the reader through building a project. Over time, the project becomes more complicated, as the topics being taught become more complex. I plan to read this book from start to finish, and build the project to it's completion. I think you could also read particular chapters if you didn't want to do the entire project. So far, I have found the level of the material to be well designed for me. I am finding it quite easy to learn Kotlin. I am not sure if it is because of my previous Java experience, the pragmatic nature of Kotlin, or that this book is well written. I suspect it is a combination of each of those. Review: Better than a blog! - When it comes to learning, I'm a book guy. I like that unlike many blogs, the content is edited, double checked, and took longer than an hour to write. This book is well written, and does a great job of explaining not just "how", but also "why." It's not overly dry, and the exercises and example code all works together. One small nit: some of the exercises aren't super clear, but they aren't crucial to learning. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,775,102 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #90 in Functional Software Programming #391 in Mobile App Development & Programming #4,286 in Programming Languages (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 119 Reviews | ## Images ![Kotlin Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51spCEuJ0BS.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book that is easy to follow *by M***N on August 24, 2018* I was excited to hear that BNR was working on a Kotlin specific book. Their content is usually well regarded, so I expected this book to be organized and well written, and it seems to be. I have been writing Java (Android) software for many years, so have some experience. It seems like this book would be OK for the complete beginner, as it does a good job of walking the reader through the necessary steps to complete a learning unit. I wanted a book that started with the basics, because I wanted to make sure I was learning these fundamental concepts well from the beginning. This book walks the reader through building a project. Over time, the project becomes more complicated, as the topics being taught become more complex. I plan to read this book from start to finish, and build the project to it's completion. I think you could also read particular chapters if you didn't want to do the entire project. So far, I have found the level of the material to be well designed for me. I am finding it quite easy to learn Kotlin. I am not sure if it is because of my previous Java experience, the pragmatic nature of Kotlin, or that this book is well written. I suspect it is a combination of each of those. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Better than a blog! *by J***E on December 23, 2018* When it comes to learning, I'm a book guy. I like that unlike many blogs, the content is edited, double checked, and took longer than an hour to write. This book is well written, and does a great job of explaining not just "how", but also "why." It's not overly dry, and the exercises and example code all works together. One small nit: some of the exercises aren't super clear, but they aren't crucial to learning. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good book for learn Kotlin *by V***R on September 27, 2021* If you want to learn Korlin from scratch, this is the right book for you. Good examples, as well as clear explanations for a better understanding. I like how in the examples they show you how the code is changing (if they added or deleted lines of code). --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/118593262-kotlin-programming-the-big-nerd-ranch-guide](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/118593262-kotlin-programming-the-big-nerd-ranch-guide) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-05-25*