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October 20th, 2024

Articles & Tutorials

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Making my concurrent algorithm 6000% better

Would you trade a little bit of memory for a whole lot of concurrency? CharlieTap shares the concept behind a concurrent data structure implemented in a Kotlin Multiplatform library.

Using Kotlin Reflection to Automate Compose Navigation

Jimly Asshiddiqy examines the new Type Safety that was introduced in Compose Navigation.

Analyzing App Startup and Shutdown details in Android 15

Tomáš Repčík shows how ApplicationExitInfo and the new ApplicationStartInfo can be used to analyze the causes of why and how the app was launched.

CameraX update makes dual concurrent camera even easier

CameraX gets an update to its Dual Concurrent Camera feature, making it even easier to integrate this feature into your app.

Creating a responsive dashboard layout for JetLagged

Using Jetpack Compose enables you to build a responsive dashboard-like layouts by leveraging several different techniques.

First Impressions of Compose Multiplatform

Eevis Panula shares first impressions about using Compose Multiplatform.

Reusable Styles in Compose

Donovan LaDuke looks at several ways to build reusable styles in Jetpack Compose.

Using popBackStack()? Then Your App Likely Has a Bug

Kai Cilliers shares a better understanding of how popBackStack() and navigateUp() behave.

That Weird Compose Crash

theapache64 writes some raw notes about how to track down a curious issue in Jetpack Compose.

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Libraries & Code

Jentry

Jentry is a command line tool to analyze Kotlin/Java public information inside the jar/aar files

XLauncherIcons

Sample App: Changing Launcher Icon Programmatically

News

Gradle Build Tool - 2024 Software Developer Survey

This year's survey for the Gradle build tool.

Compose Multiplatform 1.7.0 Released

The 1.7.0 release brings more components to common code, support for type-safe navigation, significant performance improvements on iOS, and changes from the latest Jetpack Compose update.

Chrome on Android to support third-party autofill services natively

Chrome on Android will soon allow third-party autofill services (like password managers) to natively autofill forms on websites.

Videos & Podcasts

Applying the Builder Pattern in Kotlin

Dave Leeds shares a traditional version of the Builder Pattern, and then considers how to improve upon it with Kotlin's language and library features.

Beyond The Success Of Kotlin / The Documentary by EngX

This is how the story of Kotlin began. What led to the success of Kotlin, and what were the costs to earn its spot in the industry? In this documentary, you will hear the story from the source.

Adaptive

Learn more about adaptive on all form factors like tablets and foldables, including using adaptive layouts, adopting the Ink API, and supporting desktop windowing.

Region specific resources and broken localization with Nav Singh

Nav Singh shares a recent experience with an application's localization support being broken due to resource configurations.

A Beginner Guide to Compose Locals!

Charfaoui Younes looks at a feature of Compose that allows us to share some objects within the Compose tree to achieve many behaviors;.

Chucker with Nicola Corti

Nicola dives into the world of Chucker, an open-source library that helps you debug network requests in Android.

Custom Adaptive layouts in Compose

Learn the principles for how to build Adaptive layouts in Compose following the phase system, with examples of custom layouts using tips and tricks to bring designs to life.

Integrate Native iOS Libraries in a Kotlin Multiplatform with Cocoapods!

Learn how to integrate native iOS Libraries in a Kotlin Multiplatform app with Cocoapods.

Roberto Orgiu Shares Secrets for Mastering Large Screens

Code with the Italians, along with guest, Roberto Orgiu, AndroidDev Relations Engineer at Google, as they explore the cutting-edge developments shaping the future of mobile and foldable devices.

Preferences DataStore - Best Way Of Storing Small Data In Your App

Daniel Atitienei looks at Preferences DataStore, which is ideal for storing user preferences such as basic app configurations.

droidcon New York 2024

Videos of all the presentations from droidcon New York 2024.