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January 7th, 2024

Articles & Tutorials

Exploring use of Gemini AI APIs in a Multiplatform project

John O'Reilly examines how to integrate Google’s new Gemini Generative AI into a Kotlin Multiplatform project.

Removing Ambiguity in Kotlin Function by Reference

Donovan LaDuke describes an example of disambiguating a function reference and where it would be needed.

Compose walk-through part 3: Theming and Styling

Mike Yerou explores how to tailor themes, including dark and light themes, typography, and colors, in Jetpack Compose.

Free hand draw polygon in Google Maps Compose

Rasul Aghakishiyev demonstrates how to implement a feature where the user can draw an area on a map in Jetpack Compose.

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Design

Navigation patterns in mobile applications

Ksenia Toloknova explores the most common navigation practices in the market as of the end of 2023.

Jobs

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Libraries & Code

compose-animated-navigationbar

AnimatedBottomBarCompose is a Jetpack Compose library that simplifies the creation of stylish Bottom Navigation Bars with customizable animations

compose-recyclerview

ComposeRecyclerView enables seamless integration of Jetpack Compose composables within traditional RecyclerView.

jacoco-aggregate-coverage-plugin

The plugin streamlines the generation of a unified code coverage report across multi-module Android projects.

GeminiKMP

Kotlin Multiplatform sample that uses Gemini Generative AI APIs. Runs on Android, iOS, Desktop and Wasm based Compose for Web.

Videos & Podcasts

Digging into Android System Services with Eric Ampire

Eric Ampire delves into the intricacies of Android System Services, offering an in-depth exploration of their architecture, functionalities, and practical applications.

How to Create and Use Live Templates in Android Studio

Jov Mit shows how you can create and use live templates inside IntelliJ/Android Studio.

Top 3 Secret Jetpack Compose Modifiers I Bet You Didn't Know

Philipp Lackner shows you the top 3 secret Jetpack Compose Modifiers you probably didn't know about!

GitHub Project Setup & GitHub Issue Management

Nate Ebel sets up a new GitHub Project for the project built live. Learn how to work with GitHub Issues and GitHub Projects to build a kanban board for tracking work.

Build a Complete One-Page Website with Kotlin and Compose HTML

Learn how to build a complete one-page website with Kotlin and Compose HTML in less than 30 Minutes!

Off to the Races with Android by Francois Légaré and Etienne Caron

Francois Légaré and Etienne Caron's presentation about creating a remote-presence, high-performance model car racing experience for the Montreal Formula One Grand Prix.

Accessibility in Android by Nav Singh

Nav Singh presents on developing and testing accessible Android apps.