Published inAndroid DevelopersScope Storage MythsNo, you don’t have to use SAFJun 28, 20214Jun 28, 20214
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Published inAndroid DevelopersHow to write Java-Friendly Kotlin CodeTL:DR: Learn how to write Kotlin code that works idiomatically from both Kotlin and the Java Programming Language by following our new…Oct 10, 20192Oct 10, 20192
Published inAndroidX Media3Easy Audio Focus with ExoPlayerManaging audio focus is a vital part of being a good citizen in the Android ecosystem. Learn how ExoPlayer just made this much simpler.Sep 27, 20188Sep 27, 20188
Published inAndroid DevelopersKotlin Demystified: The power of `when``when` is the `switch` of Kotlin, but it’s also so much more. Read on to learn more about this powerful expression.Sep 26, 20182Sep 26, 20182
Published inAndroid DevelopersKotlin Demystified: When to use custom accessorsKotlin properties can be deceptively simple. Learn the differences between properties with and without custom getters.Aug 28, 2018Aug 28, 2018
Published inAndroid DevelopersKotlin Demystified: What are 'scope functions' and why are they special?'.let', '.apply', '.also', '.run', and 'with' are known as scope functions in Kotlin. We examine them and discuss what makes them special.Jun 27, 20188Jun 27, 20188
Published inAndroid DevelopersKotlin Demystified: Understanding Shorthand Lambda SyntaxDuring a trip to Austria, I visited the Austrian National Library in Vienna. The State Hall, in particular, is this amazing space that…May 24, 20181May 24, 20181