This guide will walk you through building a small application step-by-step, focusing on integrating several powerful tools and concepts essential for modern Android development. What We’ll Cover: Jetpack Compose: Building the UI declaratively. NoSQL Database (Firestore): Storing and retrieving data in the cloud. WorkManager: Running reliable background tasks. Build Flavors: Creating different versions of […]
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Comparing Figma-to-Compose Conversion Methods for Android Development
The modern Android development landscape increasingly relies on two powerful tools: Figma for collaborative UI/UX design and Jetpack Compose for building native UIs declaratively. A crucial step in the development workflow is translating the polished designs from Figma into functional Compose code. But what’s the most effective way to do this? Several approaches exist, each […]
Kotlin Multiplatform vs. React Native vs. Flutter: Building Your First App
Choosing the right framework for your first cross-platform app can be challenging, especially with so many great options available. To help you decide, let’s compare Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP), React Native, and Flutter by building a simple “Hello World” app with each framework. We’ll also evaluate them across key aspects like setup, UI development, code sharing, […]
Navigating the Landscape of Development Frameworks: A Guide for Aspiring Developers.
Nine years ago, I was eager to be a developer but found no convincing platform. Luckily, the smartphone world was booming, and its extraordinary growth immediately caught my eye. This led to my career as an Android developer, where I had the opportunity to learn the nuances of building mobile applications. The time I went […]
Ramp Up On React/React Native In Less Than a Month
I’ve had plenty of opportunities to guide developers new to the React and React Native frameworks. While everyone is different, I wanted to provide a structured guide to help bring a fresh developer into the React fold. Prerequisites This introduction to React is intended for a developer that at least has some experience with JavaScript, […]
Migrating from MVP to Jetpack Compose: A Step-by-Step Guide for Android Developers
Migrating an Android App from MVP to Jetpack Compose: A Step-by-Step Guide Jetpack Compose is Android’s modern toolkit for building native UI. It simplifies and accelerates UI development by using a declarative approach, which is a significant shift from the traditional imperative XML-based layouts. If you have an existing Android app written in Kotlin using […]
Optimizing Mobile Experiences with Experience Cloud: Reaching Customers on the Go
Today, customers expect to interact with businesses anytime, anywhere, and on any device. With mobile usage on the rise, businesses must ensure their digital experiences are optimized for mobile. Salesforce Experience Cloud helps companies create personalized and branded digital experiences, but these experiences must be mobile-friendly to meet customer expectations. Why Mobile Optimization Matters Over […]
How to Upskilling in React Native quickly
Upskilling in React Native, especially with experience in Flutter, iOS, or Android, can be effectively achieved by leveraging your knowledge of mobile development. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you get started and progress quickly. To rapidly upskill in React Native, focus on solidifying your JavaScript fundamentals, actively practice building small projects, leverage online learning […]
Essential Flutter Optimization Techniques for a Smooth UX
Flutter’s versatility and powerful UI capabilities have made it a leading choice for building cross-platform mobile apps. However, its resource-intensive nature requires developers to fine-tune performance to create smooth, responsive, and memory-efficient apps. This guide compiles essential optimization techniques to help you craft a stellar Flutter experience. 1. Widget and Layout Optimization Flutter’s widget-based design […]
Unit Testing in Android Apps: A Deep Dive into MVVM
Understanding Unit Testing Unit testing is a crucial aspect of software development, especially in complex applications like Android apps. It involves testing individual units of code, such as methods or classes, in isolation. This ensures the correctness of each component, leading to a more robust and reliable application. Why Unit Testing in MVVM? The Model-View-ViewModel […]
Set Your API Performance on Fire With BlazeMeter
BlazeMeter, continuous testing platform, is a perfect solution for your performance needs. BlazeMeter is an open-source tool that supports Web, Mobile and API implementations. You can perform large scale load and performance testing with the ability to tweak parameters to suit your needs. We will learn step by step process on using BlazeMeter for API […]
How to Seamlessly Migrate from Appium 1.x to Appium 2.x: A Comprehensive Guide
The most recent iteration of the Appium mobile automation framework is Appium 2. This edition includes numerous enhancements, new features, and improved performance. This tutorial will guide you through upgrading from Appium 1.x to Appium 2.x, stressing the advantages and providing code samples to illustrate them. Unlike Appium 1, Appium 2 does not have built-in […]