Jetpack Compose: intro & basic layouts
Jetpack Compose is the latest and greatest way of designing UIs in the Android world. It offers a declarative way of building UIs using only Kotlin code.…
Easy Espresso tests: use Barista
Having UI tests for your app is quite powerful. Use Barista to write easier, cleaner, and less fragile UI tests.…
In-app Updates: be prepared for the critical-bug-case
A major bug in your app will occur at some point. Build an "emergency" update mechanism that you can trigger for these situations with the In-app Update library.…
Wireless Android development with a local device
A way to set up ADB over WiFi quickly (without too many steps) with a way to stream my device screen to get an emulator-like experience.…
Proto DataStore (and Protocol Buffers intro)
Jetpack Proto DataStore is the new way of storing small data aiming at replacing the usage of the aging SharedPreferences API using Protocol Buffers.…
DataStore Preferences and migrating from SharedPreferences
Jetpack DataStore is a convenient modern way of storing small bits of data (and replacing the aging SharedPreferences).…
Port forwarding for Android app development
What happens when you try to connect from an app on a test device to a development machine where a local server is running?…
"Rate this app" functionality using In-App Review API
Requesting a Play Store user review for your Android app is one of the most effective ways of getting more reviews/ratings. Now there's an API that allows you to show discrete in-app pop-ups to urge users to rate (or review).…