Values and Variables

Declare values and variables

Use ktValue() for val and ktVariable() for var. Pass the property name as the argument. Use initializer {} to define its initial value.

import com.alexstyl.prosakt.ktFile

val source = ktFile {
    ktValue("greeting") {
        initializer {
            literal("Hello")
        }
    }
    ktVariable("requestCount") {
        initializer {
            literal(0)
        }
    }
}

Generated Kotlin:

val greeting = "Hello"
var requestCount = 0

Specify a type

Use type {} directly inside the property block to specify its type. Use reference() inside it to name the type.

import com.alexstyl.prosakt.ktFile

val source = ktFile {
    ktValue("greeting") {
        type {
            reference("String")
        }
        initializer {
            literal("Hello")
        }
    }
}

Generated Kotlin:

val greeting: String = "Hello"

Add a getter

Use getter {} to configure a custom getter and body {} inside it for the implementation. The getter returns its last expression.

import com.alexstyl.prosakt.ktFile

val source = ktFile {
    ktValue("greeting") {
        type {
            reference("String")
        }
        getter {
            body {
                literal("Hello")
            }
        }
    }
}

Generated Kotlin:

val greeting: String
    get() {
        return "Hello"
    }

Use delegate {} instead of initializer {} for a delegated property. A property cannot combine a delegate with an initializer or a custom getter.