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Kotlin Multiplatform: Data Serialization and Networking Made Simple

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

REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Dialog

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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

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What are Generics in Kotlin?

They enable types (classes and interfaces) to be parameters when defining classes, interfaces, and methods/functions. Much like the more familiar formal parameters used in the method declarations, type parameters provide…

Saiful Alam Rifan November 2, 2021

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What is a Foreground Service in Android? A Developer’s Guide to Keeping Things Running Smoothly

Picture this: your Android app is a grand theater production. The dazzling UI is the star performer, wowing the audience with every tap and swipe. Behind the curtains, though, there’s…

Saiful Alam Rifan October 25, 2021

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Android Ignore Battery Optimization Programmatically: Keep Your App Awake!

Have you ever built an Android app that’s supposed to run like a marathon champ, only to find it napping halfway through the race? If you’ve been working with foreground…

Saiful Alam Rifan October 23, 2021