Kotlin / Native —How to use C in Kotlin [Part 1] | by Debanshu Datta | Sep, 2023
Kotlin has the same compiler frontend and several backends; there is a backend for JavaScript and one for native, which produces standalone binaries. For those who may not be familiar, LLVM is a set of compiler tools that have been around for nearly two decades…
Kotlin/Native — Use Kotlin In C and Apple Framework [Part 2] | by Debanshu Datta | Sep, 2023
In the previous article, we embarked on a journey into the world of Kotlin/Native, uncovering its capabilities in compiling Kotlin code to native binaries, free from the constraints of virtual machines. We explored the architecture of Kotlin/Native, delving into its LLVM-based backend and the crucial…
From Blank to Beautiful: Implementing Shimmer Effect in Compose | by Pouya Mazloumpour | Sep, 2023
Let’s get Started All you need to do is to create a custom brush, and then you can apply the shimmer effect to any Compose UI element. Here is what you should do: Prepare the Animation stage: Set the stage for your shimmer effect by…
Unlocking User Engagement: A Comprehensive Guide to Firebase In-App Messaging | by Pankaj Rai 🇮🇳 | Sep, 2023
How frequently do you execute campaigns within your app or aspire to display contextual alerts triggered by user actions? For instance, consider the scenario of presenting a pop-up dialog with a coupon code when a user adds items to their cart to potentially boost their…
Resilient use cases: less Exceptions, more Results | by Jacob Ras | Sep, 2023
Simplifying error handling using Kotlin’s sealed interfaces. One and a half years ago I wrote a post suggesting the use of kotlin.Result instead of plain try-catches: Resilient use cases with kotlin.Result, coroutines and annotations. This article is a follow-up to that one, with an updated…
My confusion related to Android storage management-related APIs | by hasib prince | Sep, 2023
Photo by Pathum Danthanarayana on Unsplash I was always confused about storage management-related APIs. When ScopedStorage was introduced confusion increased. The confusion were related to these points: Choosing APIs based on use cases Needed permissions depending on Android versions What actually internal/external storage means These…
Mastering Lightning-Fast Mobile Searches in KMP Apps: A guide for SQLite and FTS | by Federico Torres | Sep, 2023
Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash Picture this: You’re using a mobile app, trying to find crucial information, but each search query feels like an eternity. Frustration mounts as precious seconds tick away. If you’ve ever experienced this, you’re not alone. Slow search functionality can…
Accelerate Your On-device AI with the Qualcomm AI Engine | by PAD Editorial | Sep, 2023
What would you do with several teraOPS of compute available for running your machine learning models on a mobile device? That would really open up your options in robotics, edge computing, connected cameras and always-on applications, wouldn’t it? Hardware acceleration can speed up neural network…
Leveraging Kotlin Delegation to Simplify ViewModel Collaboration and State Management | by Mahmoud Afarideh | Sep, 2023
In a previous piece, we explored the design journey of our InRide screen for drivers. As technologies and needs evolve, our product does too. HamidReza, our Product Manager, came up with the idea of embedding navigation capabilities right within our existing In-Ride screen, freeing our…
CCAvenue Payment Integration in Android using Node.js | by Shaik Ahron | Sep, 2023
In this article, I will explain how to integrate CCAvenue Payment integration in Android and the backend using node.js. Note: you need to have a CCAvenue account created with your domain/ip whitelisted to make transactions in production and testing environment. You have to register your…