Deploy Kotlin Multiplatform Apps: Android, iOS, Web & Desktop Guide
1. Pre-Deployment Checklist 1.1 Code Optimization 1.2 Security Hardening Platform Action Implementation Details Android Obfuscate with R8/ProGuard Add -keepattributes SourceFile,LineNumberTable to preserve crash reporting iOS Enable app transport security (ATS) Add NSAllowsArbitraryLoads: false in Info.plist Web Use HTTPS and CSP headers Set Content-Security-Policy: default-src 'self' in server config Desktop Sign binaries with digital certificates Use platform-specific signing tools (signtool.exe, codesign) Additional […]
Mastering Dependency Management & Build Systems in Kotlin Multiplatform
Why Dependency Management Matters Poorly managed dependencies lead to: KMP Advantages: 1. Dependency Management Best Practices 1.1 Centralize Library Versions Step 1: Declare versions in gradle.properties: Step 2: Reference in build.gradle.kts: Benefits: 1.2 Platform-Specific Dependencies Module Dependency Purpose commonMain kotlinx-datetime Cross-platform date handling androidMain androidx.lifecycle:lifecycle-viewmodel Android-specific UI logic iosMain ktor-client-darwin iOS networking Implementation: 2. Configuring Multiplatform Builds […]
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 […]