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Jetpack ComposeQuick Tip5 min read

Compose Glance: Build Android Widgets the Modern Way πŸͺŸβœ¨

Widgets are back in style - and with Android 16 + Material You, they're a big part of how users interact with your app. Build them using Jetpack Compose Glance with a Compose-like API. No RemoteViews. No XML gymnastics. Just clean, declarative UI.

2025-11-20Read More β†’
Android SecurityQuick Tip6 min read

Credential Manager: The New Standard for Login on Android πŸ”βœ¨

Passwords, passkeys, Google Sign-In, autofill… Android logins used to be a maze. Credential Manager fixes that by giving us one simple API for every sign-in method.

2025-11-15Read More β†’
On-Device AI5 min read

Gemini Nano & On-Device AI: What Android Devs Need to Know πŸ€–πŸ“±

AI is moving from the cloud to your device's chip. Google's Gemini Nano - a lightweight LLM running entirely on-device brings AI inference directly to Android. No network calls. No latency. No data leaving the device.

2025-11-06Read More β†’
Android UXQuick Tip4 min read

Predictive Back Gesture: The Subtle UX Win You Need to Enable

Android 16 is making Predictive Back Navigation the default β€” and it's one of those updates that looks tiny but feels huge. Learn how to enable this smooth navigation feature in your app.

2025-10-27Read More β†’
Android PerformanceQuick Tip5 min read

Baseline Profiles in 2025: The Easy Speed Hack You're Ignoring ⚑

If your Android app still takes a few seconds to open, there's a good chance you're not using Baseline Profiles β€” one of the easiest and most effective speed hacks available today.

2025-10-17Read More β†’
On-Device AISeries β€’ 1/46 min read

Running AI Locally on iPhone β€” No Cloud Needed

Build an on-device image classifier with Core ML + SwiftUI. Instant predictions, complete privacy, zero latency. AI is now happening right in our pockets. Start of the On-Device AI series.

2025-10-12Read More β†’
Jetpack ComposeQuick Tip4 min read

What's New in Jetpack Compose 1.9: Smoother, Faster, and More Expressive 🎨

Jetpack Compose 1.9 just dropped β€” and it's all about performance, polish, and flexibility. If you've been shipping Compose UIs, this update is worth a quick look.

2025-10-11Read More β†’
Jetpack ComposeQuick Tip3 min read

Modifier Order in Jetpack Compose: Why It Breaks Your UI 🎨

In Jetpack Compose, modifier order matters more than most devs realize. Swapping two modifiers can completely change how your UI looks.

2025-10-02Read More β†’
Kotlin FlowQuick Tip3 min read

StateFlow vs SharedFlow: When to Use Which ⚑

Kotlin's Flow APIs are powerful, but many devs trip up on StateFlow vs SharedFlow. Both are hot flows, but they shine in different situations.

2025-09-23Read More β†’
Compose MultiplatformSeries β€’ 1/415 min read

Build & Run a Compose Multiplatform App

Everything you need to know to start building cross-platform apps with Compose Multiplatform. Project setup, dependencies, and your first shared UI. Continue through all 4 parts to build a complete app.

2025-09-21Read More β†’
Jetpack ComposeQuick Tip4 min read

remember vs rememberSaveable in Jetpack Compose πŸ€”

If you've ever built a screen in Jetpack Compose and wondered why your state resets on rotation or process death, you've probably hit the remember vs rememberSaveable confusion. Let's break it down.

2025-09-15Read More β†’
Android DevelopmentQuick Tip2 min read

App Startup API: Speed Up Your Launch in 5 Minutes

Speed matters on Android. The Jetpack App Startup API helps you clean up messy initialization code,...

2025-09-10Read More β†’
Android DevelopmentQuick Tip4 min read

SharedPreferences vs DataStore: Which One Should You Use?

Why DataStore is the modern, async, and safer choice for Android apps...

2025-09-06Read More β†’
Architecture DecisionGuide8 min read

React Native vs Native: The Interactive Decision Guide

Stop debating and start deciding. Use this interactive tool to map your project needs to the right tech stack.

2025-08-30Read More β†’
React NativeQuick Tip3 min read

5 React Native Performance Tips That Actually Work

Stop your app from lagging with these proven optimization techniques

2025-08-17Read More β†’