Inner class
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Inner class is like nested class, but an object of inner class maintains a reference to the outer class. inner has implicit link to outer class.
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Object Object Object
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The object keyword in Kotlin defines something like class. But you cannot create instance of an object, as there is only one. Remember [Singleton pattern][singleton].
Nested class
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A nested class enables us to group more logically, hence it makes it more readable and refined structure. A nested class is simply a class within the namespace of outer class.
Sealed class in Kotlin
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To constrain a class hierarchy, we have to declare the superclass sealed. Without the constraint, our code will look like this:
Downcasting
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Downcasting is to discover the specific type of a previously upcast object. Upcast is always safe because the base class cannot have a bigger interface than the derived class. Every base class member…
How I should work remote/hybrid more effectively
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Recent statistics from many [sources][hybrid-work-study] are indicating that a majority of employees desire (and also expect) some kind of remote/hybrid work arrangement after the post-covid era.
Another choice for middle ground (Composition Vs Inheritance)
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Both composition and inheritance place sub objects inside the new class. With composition, the sub object is explicit whereas the sub object with inheritance is implicit.
Another look in Inheritance
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We touched a bit on Inheritance concept. Inheritance is sometimes used to add functions to a class as a way of reuse for a new purpose.