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 […]
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 […]
Automatic SMS Retriever API for OTP: Android & KMP Integration Guide
Key Points What is the Automatic SMS Retriever API? The Automatic SMS Retriever API, part of Google Play Services, lets your Android app automatically grab verification codes from SMS messages without needing the user to grant SMS permissions. This means users don’t have to manually type in OTPs, making the process smoother and faster. It […]
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 – […]
Refresh Token Interceptor: Ktor | Retrofit | Apollo GraphQL
Key Points Introduction to Refresh Tokens Refresh tokens are like a backup plan for your app’s authentication. They let you get new access tokens when the old ones expire, keeping users logged in without needing to log in again. This is super handy for apps that need to stay connected, like social media or banking […]
Debounce Search in Jetpack Compose – Android | KMP Guide
Ever built a search feature that fires off network requests like a machine gun with every keystroke? We’ve all been there – watching our API quota disappear faster than free snacks at a developer conference. That’s where debouncing comes in – the art of waiting just long enough to know the user has actually stopped […]
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
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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 […]