Kotlin Flow vs RxJava: Why Flow Wins for Android Devs
Hey there, fellow code wranglers! Let’s talk about something that’s been buzzing in the Android dev community: Kotlin Flow. If you’ve been around the block, you’ve probably tangled with RxJava to handle those wild streams of asynchronous data. It’s been a trusty companion, like that beat-up car that somehow always gets you where you need […]
Theming in Compose Multiplatform: Build Consistent Cross-Platform UIs
Theming is the secret sauce for creating polished, professional apps. With Compose Multiplatform, you can define a unified design system that adapts to Android, iOS, desktop, and web—while still allowing platform-specific tweaks. This guide covers Material Design theming, dark mode, and adaptive styling strategies for KMP apps. 1. Building a Unified Theme with Material Design […]
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 […]
Core Compose Multiplatform Concepts: Build Dynamic Cross-Platform UIs
1. Composables: The Foundation of UI What are Composables?Composables are reusable UI components marked with @Composable that update automatically when data changes. Key Features: 2. State Management: Data-Driven UI State = Dynamic UIState changes trigger automatic UI updates through recomposition. Basic State Example State Hoisting Pattern (Recommended) Why State Hoisting?✅ Better testability✅ Component reusability✅ Clear separation of […]
What is Doze Mode in Android? A Developer’s Guide to Battery Bliss
Imagine your Android phone as a caffeine-addicted friend who’s always buzzing—scrolling through social media, pinging notifications, and running apps like there’s no tomorrow. Now picture that friend finally crashing on the couch for a well-deserved nap. That’s Doze Mode in a nutshell—a clever little trick Android uses to give your battery a breather. Whether you’re […]
From Sketch to Screen: Gemini’s New Image-to-Code Magic in Android Studio
Ever wished you could just sketch your app’s UI on a napkin and have it magically turn into code? Well, buckle up, because with the latest update to Gemini in Android Studio, that dream is inching closer to reality! Say hello to image-to-code multimodality – a shiny new feature that lets you attach images to […]
Kotlin Multiplatform UI: Mastering Compose for Cross-Platform Apps
Compose Multiplatform revolutionizes cross-platform development by letting you build native UIs for Android, iOS, desktop, and web with a single codebase. In this guide, we’ll explore its core concepts—from declarative UI design to state management—so you can create performant, beautiful apps faster than ever. What Makes Compose Multiplatform Unique? Project Setup Step 1: Create a KMP […]
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 […]