Kotlin 2.1.20: The Superhero Upgrade for Android, KMP, and Server-Side Devs
Why Kotlin 2.1.20 Matters: A Quick Intro Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s set the stage. Kotlin’s been the cool kid on the block for a while now—concise, safe, and multiplatform, it’s the programming equivalent of a Swiss Army knife. With 2.1.20, JetBrains has polished it up even more, giving developers a faster, smarter, and more […]
Kotlin Multiplatform Testing: Unit, Integration, and Platform-Specific Strategies
Testing is the backbone of reliable cross-platform apps. Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) lets you write tests once for shared logic and adapt them for Android, iOS, and web. This chapter covers unit testing, integration testing, and mocking strategies to ensure your KMP apps work flawlessly across platforms. 1. Unit Testing Shared Code Test shared business logic in commonTest using Kotlin’s built-in kotlin.test library. Setup […]
Why Choose Kotlin Multiplatform Over Flutter (In 2025): A Senior Engineer’s Perspective
In the ever-evolving world of mobile app development, choosing the right framework is crucial for success. As a senior mobile apps engineer, I’ve had the opportunity to work with various cross-platform frameworks, including Flutter and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP). While both have their merits, KMP stands out for several reasons. Here are the top 10 reasons why I chose […]
Kotlin Multiplatform: Data Serialization and Ktor Networking Made Simple
Efficient data handling and networking are the backbone of modern cross-platform apps. In Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), tools like kotlinx.serialization and Ktor Client streamline these tasks, enabling seamless data exchange across Android, iOS, and web. This chapter dives into serialization, HTTP requests, and asynchronous operations in KMP—all while keeping your codebase clean and platform-agnostic. 1. Serialization with kotlinx.serialization Kotlin’s kotlinx.serialization library simplifies converting […]
Kotlin Multiplatform: Mastering Platform-Specific Code with Expect/Actual
Picture this: you’re tasked with building an app that runs smoothly on both Android and iOS. You’re excited to flex your coding skills, but then reality hits—writing separate codebases for each platform sounds like a one-way ticket to headache city. Duplicating logic, keeping everything in sync, and praying you don’t miss a bug on one […]
Fetch Google Ad ID in Android with Kotlin Coroutines
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Picture this: You’re building an Android app, and you need to fetch the Google Advertising ID (GAID) for, say, analytics or ad targeting. You’ve heard it’s a bit tricky because it involves asynchronous calls, and you don’t want your app to freeze while waiting for the ID. Enter Kotlin Coroutines—a superhero tool that makes handling […]
Kotlin Multiplatform(KMP): A Comprehensive Guide to Cross-Platform Development
Let’s talk about Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP)—a tool that’s like a superpower for developers who want to write code once and have it run on Android, iOS, web, and even desktop. I’ve been tinkering with this gem for a while now, and trust me, it’s a game-changer. Picture this: you’re building an app, and instead of […]
How to disable doze mode in android, kotlin?
To disable doze mode in an Android device, you can follow these steps: Alternatively, you can disable doze mode for specific apps by using the following code in Kotlin: Note that this code is intended for use in an Activity class. You may need to modify it slightly depending on your specific use case. Additionally, […]
How to enable auto start permission programmatically for customized android OS?
Mi, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, Huawei, LeTV, Asus like smartphone manufacturers are using a customized android OS that looks like and works differently than the stock android OS. Those manufacturers use lots of security functionality. Like your background service will be stopped after screen lock, the device will go to doze mode, foreground service will not […]
What is a Factory Method in Kotlin?
It’s a kinda Design Pattern. How and when do we need to use it? The Factory method is a creational pattern used to create objects when – A class cannot anticipate the type of objects it needs to create beforehand. You want to localize the logic to instantiate a complex object. You need several “constructors” […]