Advanced Animations in Compose Multiplatform UI
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 each platform sounds like a one-way ticket to headache city. Duplicating logic, keeping everything in sync, and praying you don’t miss a bug on one […]
Learn how to Switch Ruby Versions on Mac (M1, M2, M3, M4 Guide)
Ever tried to set up a new project only to be greeted by the dreaded “wrong Ruby version” error? If you’re nodding along, you’re in good company! As a Mac developer working with Flutter, iOS, or Kotlin Multiplatform projects, managing Ruby versions can feel like trying to herd cats – especially on those shiny new […]