What’s New in Jetpack Compose 1.8: Autofill, Text, Visibility & More (2025)
Jetpack Compose 1.8 rolls out handy features like Autofill integration, slick Text enhancements including auto-sizing and new overflow options, and efficient Visibility Tracking, alongside the usual performance boosts. Updating your dependencies brings faster UI and useful new tools to your Android development workflow. Alright, let’s dive into the latest goodies Google has packed into Jetpack […]
Get Last Known Location with Kotlin Flow
Ever wondered how your favorite apps always know where you are? Whether it’s guiding you to the nearest taco joint or tracking your morning run, location services are the unsung heroes of mobile development. As a developer, getting a handle on these features can level up your app game big time. Today, we’re diving into […]
Location Permissions in Android, KMP, and CMP: Complete Guide
Key Points Introduction Hey there, fellow developers! Today, we’re diving into how to handle location permissions in Kotlin, focusing on both Android with Jetpack Compose and cross-platform with Compose Multiplatform. Whether you’re building a navigation app or just need to know where users are, getting location permissions right is key. Let’s break it down step […]
Android Jetpack DataStore: Your App’s New Data BFF
Ever had your app crash because SharedPreferences decided to throw a tantrum? Yeah, me too. It’s like that one friend who’s always late but you can’t ditch them because they’ve been around forever. Enter Jetpack DataStore—your app’s new data BFF. It’s here to save the day with type safety, coroutine love, and a promise to […]