Thread: Star projection in Kotlin 🌟💻 1/ The star projection operator (*) in #Kotlin is a powerful feature that allows for more flexible and concise code when working with #generics. It can be used to indicate that a type parameter can be any type.

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🧵4/4 This code is much easier to read and understand, as the if statements are no longer nested and the return statement makes it clear what the function is checking for. #Kotlin #ProgrammingTips #androiddev #androiddevelopment #KotlinTips

🧵3/4 This function checks if a number is even and also divisible by 4. The `if ` statements are nested, which can make the code harder to read and understand. We can simplify the code by using the `return` statement to break out of the function as soon as the condition is met:

🧵2/4 By using the `return` statement, you can break out of a function or loop as soon as a condition is met, without needing to continue evaluating other conditions. For example, consider the following code snippet:

🧵1/4 Using the `return` statement in #Kotlin code can improve its readability by reducing the number of nested `if` statements. When `if` statements are nested, the code can become harder to read and understand, especially if there are multiple conditions. #KotlinTips #AndroiDev

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5/ Overall, the star projection operator is a useful feature in Kotlin that makes working with generics more flexible and concise. #KotlinProgramming #programminglanguages #appdevelopment

4/ Lastly, the star projection operator can be used when creating a map that can hold any type of key-value pair: val anyMap: Map<*, *> = mapOf("foo" to 42, true to "bar") Here, the map can hold a String key with an Int value, or a Boolean key with a String value.

3/ This is useful when you want to create a collection that can hold objects of different types. #coding #programming

2/ For example, you can use the star projection operator to create a list that can hold any type of object: val anyList: List<*> = listOf("foo", 42, true) Here, the list can hold a String, an Int, or a Boolean.

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