Gradle Kotlin DSL: A Beginner’s Guide to Smarter Builds
Hey there, fellow code wranglers! Today, we’re diving into the Gradle build system and its shiny sidekick, Kotlin DSL. If you’ve ever wrestled with build scripts and thought, “There’s got to be a better way,” stick around—this might just be the game-changer you’ve been waiting for. I’ve been tinkering with Gradle for years, and trust […]
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 […]
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, […]
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” […]
Companion Objects in Kotlin: Your Class’s Best Friend
Imagine you’re at a party, and your friend introduces you to their “companion.” Sounds fancy, right? Well, in Kotlin, companion objects are like that trusty sidekick who always has your back—except instead of cracking jokes. They’re helping you manage static-like behavior in an object-oriented way. If you’ve ever missed Java’s static members but wanted something […]
Hello World: How to Code in Kotlin – A Beginner’s Adventure Begins!
Ever wondered what it’s like to code in a language that’s as smooth as butter and as powerful as a superhero? Welcome to Kotlin! If you’re new to programming or just looking to sprinkle a little magic into your developer toolkit, you’ve landed in the perfect spot. In this post, we’re embarking on a fun-filled […]