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 […]
Kotlin Multiplatform MVI Architecture with Koin DI
Building Rock-Solid Apps with MVI and Koin in Kotlin Multiplatform Architecting a Kotlin Multiplatform app without solid patterns is like trying to assemble IKEA furniture without instructions – possible, but you’ll likely end up with extra parts and wobbly results. Let’s explore how combining MVI (Model-View-Intent) architecture with Koin dependency injection creates maintainable, testable apps […]
Compose Multiplatform Performance Optimization Guide
Building apps that feel fast across all platforms is like cooking the perfect steak – get the timing wrong by just a few seconds and the whole experience suffers. Compose Multiplatform gives us incredible power to share UI code, but without proper lifecycle management and performance tuning, your app might run like a smartphone from […]
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 […]
Compose Multiplatform Data Storage Guide
Ever built an app that forgets everything when you close it? Feels about as useful as a grocery list written in disappearing ink. Proper data handling is what turns your flashy UI into something people actually want to use. With Compose Multiplatform, we can manage data storage consistently across Android, iOS, desktop, and web – […]
Build Cross-Platform Forms in Compose Multiplatform
Forms are the unsung heroes of app development – they’re everywhere, yet we rarely give them much thought until something goes wrong. You know the feeling: you tap “Submit” and nothing happens, or worse, the keyboard covers half the fields. With Compose Multiplatform, we can create forms that work beautifully across Android, iOS, desktop, and […]
Advanced Animations in Compose Multiplatform UI
](https://i0.wp.com/androidboss.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/advanced_animations_in_compose_multiplatform_elevate_your_cross_platform_ui.png?fit=800%2C450&ssl=1)
Remember the first time you saw a slick animation in an app and thought, “Wow, that’s cool”? That moment of delight is what we’re after when creating animations in our apps. With Compose Multiplatform, we can now bring those magical moments to users across Android, iOS, desktop, and web—all from a single codebase. I’ve spent […]
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 […]
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 […]