Ready to geek out over Kotlin? Join tech lead Pedro Santos on Kotlin Khronicles, where coding meets candid conversation. Each month, Pedro chats with the brilliant minds behind top Kotlin projects—think less dry documentation, more real talk developers crave. From production mishaps to mind-blowing 'wait, you can do that?' moments, these episodes unpack the insights tutorials skip. With Pedro’s knack for drawing out technical gems, expect a mix of coding wisdom, debugging war stories, and one-liners you’ll quote to your team. Whether you’re a coroutine pro or a Kotlin newbie, Kotlin Khronicles blends deep dives with developer tales—imagine coffee with your sharpest coding buddy.  Join our monthly meetup of Kotlin fans for a dose of smarts, smiles, and serious coding inspo!

Episode 1 - Koin creator Arnaud and DI

Join us for a relaxed and insightful conversation with Amanda, an accomplished Android developer and co-author of Programming Android with Kotlin: Achieving Structured Concurrency with Coroutines. As a co-organizer of the Chicago Kotlin User Group, she shares her expert advice on mastering Kotlin, along with her personal journey in the tech world. Together, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane, exploring how development practices have evolved over time and celebrating the innovations that have shaped the industry.

Episode 2 - Amanda Kotlin and Structured Concurrency

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Android development expert Sergio Sastre to dive deep into the world of Android screenshot testing and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Sergio shares his insights on how screenshot testing can streamline UI validation, catching visual regressions with ease, and ensuring a polished user experience. We explore practical strategies for integrating screenshot tests into your workflow, common pitfalls to avoid. The conversation also takes a thoughtful turn toward TDD, with Sergio breaking down its benefits for writing robust, maintainable code and fostering a test-first mindset. Whether you're an Android developer looking to level up your testing game or curious about TDD's real-world applications, this episode is packed with actionable advice and expert wisdom. Tune in for a lively discussion that blends technical depth with practical tips!

Episode 3 - Sergio Sastre, Screenshot testing and TDD

In this episode of Kotlin Khronicles our guest Marcel, a seasoned developer with over a decade of experience at Google. They discuss the impact of AI on development, recent innovations in Firebase, and Marcel's own venture, Pibi Studios. The conversation also delves into the comparison between Flutter and Kotlin Multiplatform, and offers insights for junior developers navigating the current job market.

Episode 4 - Marcel, AI in actual project generation

In this engaging conversation, Kevin Galligan, CEO of Touch Lab, shares his journey into Android development, the evolution of cross-platform development, and his obsession with Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP). He discusses the challenges and advantages of KMP compared to other frameworks, the role of AI in mobile development, and insights from organizing DroidCon New York. Kevin emphasizes the importance of community in tech conferences and shares his personal preferences in coding and yes also superheroes ;)