The Kotlin Comparisons package provides a set of functions to facilitate the comparison of objects. These functions help in sorting, ordering, and comparing elements based on different criteria.
Kotlin Comparisons Functions
The table below contains various methods of the Kotlin Comparisons package, each with a link to a detailed explanation, examples, and real-world uses. Click on the method names to learn more about how to use them effectively in your applications.
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Kotlin compareBy Function | Compares objects based on a specified selector function. |
| Kotlin compareByDescending Function | Compares objects in descending order based on a specified selector function. |
| Kotlin compareValues Function | Compares two values and returns an integer indicating their order. |
| Kotlin compareValuesBy Function | Compares objects based on multiple selector functions. |
| Kotlin maxOf Function | Returns the largest of the provided values based on the natural order. |
| Kotlin minOf Function | Returns the smallest of the provided values based on the natural order. |
| Kotlin naturalOrder Function | Returns a comparator that compares objects in their natural order. |
| Kotlin nullsFirst Function | Returns a comparator that considers nulls less than non-nulls. |
| Kotlin reversed Function | Returns a comparator that reverses the natural order of objects. |
| Kotlin reverseOrder Function | Returns a comparator that imposes the reverse of the natural ordering. |
| Kotlin then Function | Returns a comparator that compares by multiple criteria in order. |
| Kotlin then Function | Returns a comparator that compares by multiple criteria in order. |
| Kotlin thenComparator Function | Returns a comparator that combines this comparator with another. |
The kotlin.comparisons package provides essential functions for comparing, sorting, and ordering objects, making it easier to handle collections and other data structures in Kotlin programming.
For more detailed information, please refer to the official Kotlin Comparisons Package Documentation.