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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,…

Saiful Alam Rifan March 21, 2025

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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…

Saiful Alam Rifan March 20, 2025

Why Choose Kotlin Multiplatform Over Flutter: A Senior Engineer's Perspective

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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…

Saiful Alam Rifan March 19, 2025

Kotlin Multiplatform: Data Serialization and Networking Made Simple

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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.…

Saiful Alam Rifan March 18, 2025

KMP Mastering Platform-Specific Code with Expect/Actual

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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…

Saiful Alam Rifan March 16, 2025

How to Fetch Google Advertising ID in Android Using Kotlin Coroutines [2025 Guide]

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Fetch Google Ad ID in Android with Kotlin Coroutines

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…

Saiful Alam Rifan March 15, 2025

Kotlin Multiplatform: A Comprehensive Guide to Cross-Platform Development

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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.…

Saiful Alam Rifan March 14, 2025

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How to disable doze mode in android, kotlin?

To disable doze mode in an Android device, you can follow these steps: Open the Settings app on your Android device. Scroll down and tap on the "Battery" or "Battery…

Saiful Alam Rifan December 14, 2022

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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…

Saiful Alam Rifan November 3, 2021

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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…

Saiful Alam Rifan November 2, 2021