Kotlin Exposed Type-Safe Queries : Building Database Interactions with DSL Syntax

Transform Your Database Skills: Master Kotlin Exposed with Type-Safe DSL Queries!
Struggling with brittle SQL queries or clunky ORMs that slow down your Kotlin projects? If you're ready to build robust, maintainable, and type-safe database interactions, Kotlin Exposed Type-Safe Queries: Building Database Interactions with DSL Syntax by Cyrus Laban is your definitive guide to unlocking the power of Exposed. This 2025 first edition, spanning 264 pages, empowers developers to craft elegant, error-free database code with a modern DSL approach—perfect for elevating your backend and full-stack applications.
Discover why Kotlin Exposed stands out over traditional ORMs, offering compile-time safety, concise syntax, and seamless integration with Kotlin's ecosystem. Start with foundational setups—connecting to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQLite—and master schema creation, migrations, and local development tools. Dive into core DSL operations with hands-on examples, from defining tables and performing CRUD to filtering, sorting, joining, and handling nullable fields. Tackle advanced topics like transactions, complex queries, and performance optimization with real-world use cases, including e-commerce catalogs and user management systems.
Ideal for Kotlin developers with basic database knowledge, this book guides you through every step with clear explanations, practical labs, best practices, and a focus on avoiding common pitfalls. Whether you're building APIs, microservices, or enterprise apps, Exposed's type-safe queries ensure scalability and reliability. Packed with appendices on troubleshooting, further resources, and a glossary, this is your all-in-one resource to streamline database work and impress in professional settings.