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Using a shared enum across 15 nanoservices [closed]
Originally posted here, moved to code review, redirected from code review back here as there is no code to review. I think the question is enough abstract to be asked here.
I have a mono repo with ...
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When is the application of Kotlin infix functions appropriate? [closed]
The Kotlin language brings the simplification of function calls to the natural language. This article shows a nice example:
Function:
fun of(suit: Suit) = Card(this, suit)
val card = Rank.QUEEN.of(...
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Android, are seperate state update functions a DRY violation?
In my ViewModel I’ve implemented couple of functions to manipulate the state of my UI. It quickly becomes bigger and bigger and I wonder if these functions violate the DRY principle? I could wrap it ...
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Android Jetpack DataStore item separation
I am trying to migrate to Jetpack DataStore from good ol' SharedPreferences and there is one thing I am struggling to come to terms with and that is the amount/size of the data pulling out of ...
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Android + Kotlin + Hilt + multi-module app: Should I "migrate" all classes with static methods to "injection"?
With the purpose of learning Hilt I started "migrating" my multi-module Kotlin app from using classes with static methods as helpers to Hilt injection.
After a lot of headaches, now ...
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Android + Kotlin + Hilt: Dependency Injection vs Static Methods
I've already read this carefully, but still need more clarification.
I'm not new to dependency injection, but new to Hilt, and trying to implement Hilt in my multi-module app.
The reason?
I currently ...
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Is splitting Android activities/classes into many Kotlin extension functions a good or bad practise?
I have been working on an Android application for some time, and ever since the beginning I've developed a practice of splitting my class's (mostly activity/fragment) code up into multiple files.
This ...
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What is the relationship between Java Library and Kotlin?
I wanted to learn Kotlin but after reading online most experts seem to agree that learning Java first would be a first step in the roadmap of learning Kotlin. Their argument based on the fact that ...
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Which is the best approach I should follow use private fields in data class primary constructor or use Interfaces Inheritance?
I want to perform some operations on data class fields before accessing them and I am confused about which approach I should follow.
I want to write code so that it makes sense to everyone and follows ...
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How to test functionality that requires a certain internal state?
I'm struggling to test functionality in a class where the class has to be in a certain state for the functionality to work, but the class cannot be put directly into a given state by design, to ...
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Is using KDoc/Javadoc comments inside of a function considered bad practice?
I often find it helpful to use KDoc/Javadoc comments inside of a class or function instead of normal comments. IntelliJ colorizes them more obviously by default and, more importantly, allows ...
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Approach for using multiple implementation of one interface for a single class, optional to use all or most of them
Consider an interface:
interface Auth {
fun doAuth()
}
this can be implemented for multiple APIs:
class GoogleAuth : Auth {
override fun doAuth(){
throw NoGoogleAuthImpl();
}
}
class ...
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Interface or Object with Type?
I have a calculation program which uses a number of different vertex types. Currently I have euclidean and geo, and I have decided to create an interface. Now I am wondering if that is a good idea.
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Do kotlin libraries with inline APIs encourage high coupling and discourage unit testing?
As an example, let's assume our application needs some way to communicate with other systems using HTTP.
interface HttpClient {
fun <T> get(url: String, returnType: Class<T>): T
fun ...
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Should one prefer a generic version of a function, even if it's not re-used (yet)?
YAGNI might tell us, that in the below implementation the generic version is not needed, as long as the function is only used once.
But to me personally, it seems, the generic version is more readable ...
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What is the reasoning behind Kotlin using non-nullable types for Java interop methods?
Considering Kotlin Java Interop: Null Safety and Platform Types
Why is code like this legal in Kotlin?
fun envString(key: EnvVars): String {
return System.getenv(key.toString())
}
getenv() can ...
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How to pass data between multiple project modules
I'm working on a Gradle project that has several modules. The project is implemented in Kotlin. One of these modules is the main entry point to the project, which is the main module. Another module ...
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Common patterns for Observable data layer on iOS
I am working on learning native iOS development in Swift, and I am trying to find something that is similar to what I've learned in Android development with Kotlin.
In particular I am referring to ...
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Why Kotlin doesn't allow assignments as expressions?
Coming from Java, I was surprised to find out that Kotlin doesn't allow assignments as expressions.
Is there a reason for that?
Java (Works)
@Test
public void test_x() {
List<...
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Kotlin delegation, what should I test?
In Kotlin the powerful construct of delegation can be used to extend functionality of existing interfaces by reusing existing implementations.
class Demo : Map by HashMap {}
Questions:
What should I ...
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When to write extension methods for your own classes?
I recently saw a code base which had a data class Address defined somewhere and then in a different place:
fun Address.toAnschrift() = let { address ->
Anschrift().apply {
// mapping ...
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Why is there no static keyword in Kotlin?
Kotlin is known primarily as a drop-in replacement for Java, but it gets rid of a well-known Java construct: the static keyword. Instead, that class-level functionality is offered mainly by companion ...
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