Custom Step slider in Jetpack Compose

bellminp
2 min readMay 31, 2024

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What is ComposeStepSlider?

ComposeStepSlider is an open-source library designed to provide a customizable step slider component for Jetpack Compose applications. Whether you need a simple slider for setting preferences or a more complex step-based selection mechanism, ComposeStepSlider offers a versatile and easy-to-integrate solution.

Features

  • Customizable Appearance: Easily modify the look and feel of the slider to match your app’s design.
  • Step-Based Selection: Implement discrete steps for more precise user input.
  • Smooth Animations: Enjoy smooth transitions and animations as users interact with the slider.
  • Easy Integration: Seamlessly integrate ComposeStepSlider into your Jetpack Compose projects with minimal effort.

Getting Started

To start using ComposeStepSlider in your project, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Add the Dependency

First, add the ComposeStepSlider dependency to your build.gradle file:

repositories {
maven("https://jitpack.io")
}

dependencies {
implementation("com.github.jongmin1217:ComposeStepSlider:<latest_version>")
}

Step 2: Implement the Slider

Next, you can implement the slider in your Compose UI code. Here’s a basic example to get you started:

@Composable
fun MyScreen() {
var sliderValue by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }

StepSlider(
modifier = Modifier.padding(16.dp),
value = sliderValue,
color = StepSliderColor(
activeTrackColor = ColorOrBrush.SingleColor(Color.Red), // using color
inactiveTrackColor = ColorOrBrush.GradientBrush(Brush.horizontalGradient(listOf(Color.White,Color.Red))), // using brush
// Add more color customization here
),
textStyle = StepSliderTextStyle(
activeTextColor = ColorOrBrush.SingleColor(Color.Red), // using color
inactiveTextColor = ColorOrBrush.GradientBrush(Brush.horizontalGradient(listOf(Color.White,Color.Red))), // using brush
// Add more text style customization here
),
// Add more customization properties here
onValueChange = { newValue ->
sliderValue = newValue
}
)
}

Customization

ComposeStepSlider provides various customization options to tailor the slider to your specific needs. You can adjust colors, step indicators, and more to create a unique user experience.

For more information and documentation, please check github

ComposeStepSlider is an open-source project, and contributions are welcome! If you have ideas for new features, improvements, or bug fixes, feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

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