Introduction At PL Coding, we frequently get asked about the best way to handle state in ViewModels. Why is this such a common question? State management is a crucial part of Android, and I believe it is because so many options are available that developers get...
What Is Predictive Back Gesture? Predictive Back Gesture refers to a preview that the device shows the user when they perform a back swipe gesture. As the user swipes on the screen, a preview of where this gesture will take them is shown. This animated preview allows...
Compose Navigation - The Basics Your app maintains what is called a back stack. A back stack is simply a stack of screens (navigation destinations) placed on each other (like a stack of pancakes). The deeper the user navigates into your app, going from screen A to...
First, what even is a splash screen? It’s a screen that commonly displays some form of app branding, usually in the form of a logo, slogan, or the brand’s colors. The splash screen tends not to be very complicated because you want it to load fast. After all, the...
The declarative UI code that Jetpack Compose has introduced has been a fantastic development. Creating and reviewing UI code has never been easier! With all the positives it came with, there was one area where I felt that Jetpack Compose...
Whether you use XML or Jetpack Compose for your Android UI, having a clear line between where the responsibilities of your UI end is something you’ll be thankful you did. A common pitfall many developers encounter is the temptation to include UI logic directly within...