Get started with creating intuitive native user interfaces on Android platforms Key Features Understand the difference between the imperative (Android View) and declarative (Jetpack Compose) approach Learn about the structure of a Compose app, built-in Compose UI elements, and core concepts such as state hoisting and composition over inheritance Write, test, and debug composable functions Book DescriptionJetpack Compose is Android’s new framework for building fast, beautiful, and reliable native user interfaces. It simplifies and significantly accelerates UI development on Android using the declarative approach. This book will help developers to get hands-on with Jetpack Compose and adopt a modern way of building Android applications. The book is not an introduction to Android development, but it will build on your knowledge of how Android apps are developed. Complete with hands-on examples, this easy-to-follow guide will get you up to speed with the fundamentals of Jetpack Compose such as state hoisting, unidirectional data flow, and composition over inheritance and help you build your own Android apps using Compose. You'll also cover concepts such as testing, animation, and interoperability with the existing Android UI toolkit. By the end of the book, you'll be able to write your own Android apps using Jetpack Compose.What you will learn Gain a solid understanding of the core concepts of Jetpack Compose Develop beautiful, neat, and immersive UI elements that are user friendly, reliable, and performant Build a complete app using Jetpack Compose Add Jetpack Compose to your existing Android applications Test and debug apps that use Jetpack Compose Find out how Jetpack Compose can be used on other platforms Who this book is forThis book is for any mobile app developer looking to understand the fundamentals of the new Jetpack Compose framework and the benefits of native development. A solid understanding of Android app development, along with some knowledge of the Kotlin programming language, will be beneficial. Basic programming knowledge is necessary to grasp the concepts covered in this book effectively.

Get started with creating intuitive native user interfaces on Android platforms Key Features Understand the difference between the imperative (Android View) and declarative (Jetpack Compose) approach Learn about the structure of a Compose app, built-in Compose UI elements, and core concepts such as state hoisting and composition over inheritance Write, test, and debug composable functions Book DescriptionJetpack Compose is Android’s new framework for building fast, beautiful, and reliable native user interfaces. It simplifies and significantly accelerates UI development on Android using the declarative approach. This book will help developers to get hands-on with Jetpack Compose and adopt a modern way of building Android applications. The book is not an introduction to Android development, but it will build on your knowledge of how Android apps are developed. Complete with hands-on examples, this easy-to-follow guide will get you up to speed with the fundamentals of Jetpack Compose such as state hoisting, unidirectional data flow, and composition over inheritance and help you build your own Android apps using Compose. You'll also cover concepts such as testing, animation, and interoperability with the existing Android UI toolkit. By the end of the book, you'll be able to write your own Android apps using Jetpack Compose.What you will learn Gain a solid understanding of the core concepts of Jetpack Compose Develop beautiful, neat, and immersive UI elements that are user friendly, reliable, and performant Build a complete app using Jetpack Compose Add Jetpack Compose to your existing Android applications Test and debug apps that use Jetpack Compose Find out how Jetpack Compose can be used on other platforms Who this book is forThis book is for any mobile app developer looking to understand the fundamentals of the new Jetpack Compose framework and the benefits of native development. A solid understanding of Android app development, along with some knowledge of the Kotlin programming language, will be beneficial. Basic programming knowledge is necessary to grasp the concepts covered in this book effectively.

Get started with creating intuitive native user interfaces on Android platforms Key Features: Understand the difference between the imperative (Android View) and declarative (Jetpack Compose) approach Learn about the structure of a Compose app, built-in Compose UI elements, and core concepts such as state hoisting and composition over inheritance Write, test, and debug composable functions Book Description: Jetpack Compose is Android's new framework for building fast, beautiful, and reliable native user interfaces. It simplifies and significantly accelerates UI development on Android using the declarative approach. This book will help developers to get hands-on with Jetpack Compose and adopt a modern way of building Android applications. The book is not an introduction to Android development, but it will build on your knowledge of how Android apps are developed. Complete with hands-on tutorials and projects, this easy-to-follow guide will get you up to speed with the fundamentals of Jetpack Compose such as state hoisting, unidirectional data flow, and composition over inheritance and help you build your own Android apps using Compose. You'll also cover concepts such as testing, animation, and interoperability with the existing Android UI toolkit. By the end of the book, you'll be able to write your own Android apps using Jetpack Compose. What You Will Learn: Gain a solid understanding of the core concepts of Jetpack Compose Develop beautiful, neat, and immersive UI elements that are user friendly, reliable, and performant Build a complete app using Jetpack Compose Add Jetpack Compose to your existing Android applications Test and debug apps that use Jetpack Compose Find out how Jetpack Compose can be used on other platforms Who this book is for: This book is for any mobile app developer looking to understand the fundamentals of the new Jetpack Compose framework and the benefits of native development. A solid understanding of Android app development, along with some knowledge of the Kotlin programming language, will be beneficial. Basic programming knowledge is necessary to grasp the concepts covered in this book effectively.

This book aims to teach you how to build Android applications using Jetpack Compose 1.3, Android Studio Flamingo (2022.2.1), Material Design 3, and the Kotlin programming language. The book begins with the basics by explaining how to set up an Android Studio development environment. The book also includes in-depth chapters introducing the Kotlin programming language, including data types, operators, control flow, functions, lambdas, coroutines, and object-oriented programming. An introduction to the key concepts of Jetpack Compose and Android project architecture is followed by a guided tour of Android Studio in Compose development mode. The book also covers the creation of custom Composables and explains how functions are combined to create user interface layouts, including row, column, box, and list components. Other topics covered include data handling using state properties, key user interface design concepts such as modifiers, navigation bars, and user interface navigation. Additional chapters explore building your own reusable custom layout components. The book covers graphics drawing, user interface animation, transitions, Kotlin Flows, and gesture handling. Chapters also cover view models, SQLite databases, Room database access, the Database Inspector, live data, and custom theme creation. Using in-app billing, you will also learn to generate extra revenue from your app. Finally, the book explains how to package up a completed app and upload it to the Google Play Store for publication. Along the way, the topics covered in the book are put into practice through detailed tutorials, the source code for which is also available for download. Assuming you already have some rudimentary programming experience, are ready to download Android Studio and the Android SDK, and have access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux system, you are ready to start.

Android UI development with Jetpack Compose will help you understand the core concepts of Android's declarative UI toolkit in a practical manner.

Get started with creating intuitive native user interfaces on Android platforms using Kotlin and Jetpack Compose with the help of this illustrated guide Key Features Distinguish between the imperative (Android View) and declarative (Jetpack Compose) approach Explore the Compose app structure, UI elements, and core concepts like state and composition over inheritance Enhance apps with animations, transitions and build for smartphones, tablets, and foldable devices Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionCompose has caused a paradigm shift in Android development, introducing a variety of new concepts that are essential to an Android developer’s learning journey. It solves a lot of pain points associated with Android development and is touted to become the default way to building Android apps over the next few years. This second edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect all changes and additions that were made by Google since the initial stable release, and all examples are based on Material 3 (also called Material You). This book uses practical examples to help you understand the fundamental concepts of Jetpack Compose and how to use them when you are building your own Android applications. You’ll begin by getting an in-depth explanation of the declarative approach, along with its differences from and advantages over traditional user interface (UI) frameworks. Having laid this foundation, the next set of chapters take a practical approach to show you how to write your first composable function. The chapters will also help you master layouts, an important core component of every UI framework, and then move to more advanced topics such as animation, testing, and architectural best practices. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to write your own Android apps using Jetpack Compose and Material Design.What you will learn Recognize the motivation behind Jetpack Compose Gain an understanding of the core concepts of Jetpack Compose Build a complete app using Jetpack Compose Utilize Jetpack Compose inside existing Android applications Test and debug apps that use Jetpack Compose Understand Material Design and how it is implemented using Jetpack Compose Write apps for different form factors Bring your Compose UI to other platforms Who this book is for If you’re an Android developer with existing knowledge of the Kotlin programming language looking to learn how to build modern Android user interfaces using Jetpack Compose, then this book is for you. This book is not an introduction to Android development. You must have a basic understanding of how Android apps are developed using Android Studio.

Jetpack Compose: A Complete Guide for Kotlin Android Developers Integrating MVVM, Coroutines, ViewModel, LiveData, Retrofit, and Navigation Embark on a transformative journey into the future of Android UI development with Jetpack Compose. This comprehensive guide is your roadmap to mastering this revolutionary toolkit, empowering you to build stunning, interactive, and efficient user interfaces with the elegance of Kotlin. Unlock the Power of Declarative UI: Ditch the old ways of imperative view manipulation. Embrace the declarative UI paradigm where you simply describe your UI's desired state, and Jetpack Compose magically handles the rest. Experience a surge in productivity as you build UIs faster and with fewer errors. Master the Core Composables: Dive deep into the foundational elements of Jetpack Compose. Learn how to create beautiful and intuitive UIs using Text, Image, Button, and other core composables. Master layout techniques with Column, Row, Box, and discover the flexibility of ConstraintLayout for complex arrangements. Craft Seamless User Experiences: Understand the art of state management and learn how to handle user input effectively. Build interactive UIs that respond to user actions and data changes with ease. Discover the power of Kotlin coroutines for handling asynchronous operations and network requests with Retrofit. Design Beautiful and Functional Apps: Delve into the world of styling and theming, applying Material Design principles to create visually appealing and consistent interfaces. Learn how to customize themes and styles to match your app's unique brand identity. Integrate with Powerful Data and Networking Tools: Explore how to efficiently display lists of data using LazyColumn and LazyRow. Learn how to integrate your app with Room, a robust database library, for seamless data persistence. Make network requests with Retrofit and handle responses with elegance. Structure Your App for Success: Adopt the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture for a clean separation of concerns and improved testability. Leverage Hilt, a powerful dependency injection library, to streamline dependency management. Implement smooth and intuitive navigation between screens using the Navigation Compose component. Additional Jetpack Compose Features: Beyond the fundamentals, this guide covers a wide range of additional features: Testing: Ensure the reliability of your UI with automated tests. Animations and Transitions: Bring your UIs to life with smooth and engaging animations. Advanced Topics: Integrate camera functionality, work with maps and location services, and publish your app on the Google Play Store. - Who Should Read This Book: This book is your definitive resource if you are: Kotlin Android Developers: Whether you're a seasoned Android pro or just starting with Kotlin, this guide will elevate your UI development skills to the next level. UI/UX Designers: Gain a deep understanding of how to implement your design vision effectively with Jetpack Compose. Anyone Eager to Embrace Modern Android Development: Jetpack Compose is the future of Android UI, and this book will equip you with the knowledge and tools to stay ahead of the curve. - Take Your Android Development to New Heights with Jetpack Compose!

Build Beautiful Apps With Jetpack ComposeJetpack Compose is hyping up everyone in the Android UI toolkit world. This completely new and modern solution to building declarative user interfaces provides more opportunity than ever to create beautiful, reactive and animated apps.However, because of its new status, Jetpack Compose is lacking one of the most important pieces of successful software: detailed documentation. That's why we've prepared a whole book's worth of documentation for you!Jetpack Compose By Tutorials is here to help, by showing you exactly how Compose works, what its fundamental components are and how you can use them to build complex real-world apps!Who this book is forThis book is for all Android developers who have experience with the legacy UI Toolkit through XML and View components, but who are looking for a fresh, reusable, clean and easy-to-use solution to reduce their boilerplate code while building stunning user interfaces.Topics covered in Jetpack Compose by TutorialsFundamentals: Core Jetpack Compose elements and functionsCombining components: Mixing different layouts and building beautiful interfacesState Management: State wrappers, LiveData observables and UI recompositionUI Styling: Modifiers for size, shape, colors, background, padding and alignmentUser Interaction: Different click, touch and scroll listeners and their handlersAnimations: State changes, value animations and complex transitionsUI Testing: Learn how to test your Jetpack Compose codeAccessibility: Learn how to support Accessibility using Jetpack ComposeOne thing you can count on: After reading this book, you'll be prepared to tackle any design specification and build it in your Android apps using Jetpack Compose. You'll make your apps really stand out by adding different modifiers and Material Design components, as well as animations.

This book teaches you how to build Android applications using Jetpack Compose 1.6, Android Studio Iguana (2023.2.1), Material Design 3, and the Kotlin programming language. The book begins with the basics by explaining how to set up an Android Studio development environment. The book also includes in-depth chapters introducing the Kotlin programming language, including data types, operators, control flow, functions, lambdas, coroutines, and object-oriented programming. An introduction to the key concepts of Jetpack Compose and Android project architecture is followed by a guided tour of Android Studio in Compose development mode. The book also covers the creation of custom Composables and explains how functions are combined to create user interface layouts, including row, column, box, flow, pager, and list components. Other topics covered include data handling using state properties and key user interface design concepts such as modifiers, navigation bars, and user interface navigation. Additional chapters explore building your own reusable custom layout components, securing your apps with Biometric authentication, and integrating Google Maps. The book covers graphics drawing, user interface animation, transitions, Kotlin Flows, and gesture handling. Chapters also cover view models, SQLite databases, Room database access, the Database Inspector, live data, and custom theme creation. You will also learn to generate extra revenue from your app using in-app billing. Finally, the book explains how to package up a completed app and upload it to the Google Play Store for publication. Along the way, the topics covered in the book are put into practice through detailed tutorials, the source code for which is also available for download. Assuming you already have some rudimentary programming experience, are ready to download Android Studio and the Android SDK, and have access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux system, you are ready to start.

This book teaches you how to build Android applications using Jetpack Compose 1.4, Android Studio Giraffe (2023.2.1), Material Design 3, and the Kotlin programming language. The book begins with the basics by explaining how to set up an Android Studio development environment. The book also includes in-depth chapters introducing the Kotlin programming language, including data types, operators, control flow, functions, lambdas, coroutines, and object-oriented programming. An introduction to the key concepts of Jetpack Compose and Android project architecture is followed by a guided tour of Android Studio in Compose development mode. The book also covers the creation of custom Composables and explains how functions are combined to create user interface layouts, including row, column, box, flow, pager, and list components. Other topics covered include data handling using state properties, key user interface design concepts such as modifiers, navigation bars, and user interface navigation. Additional chapters explore building your own reusable custom layout components. The book covers graphics drawing, user interface animation, transitions, Kotlin Flows, and gesture handling. Chapters also cover view models, SQLite databases, Room database access, the Database Inspector, live data, and custom theme creation. Using in-app billing, you will also learn to generate extra revenue from your app. Finally, the book explains how to package up a completed app and upload it to the Google Play Store for publication. Along the way, the topics covered in the book are put into practice through detailed tutorials, the source code for which is also available for download. Assuming you already have some rudimentary programming experience, are ready to download Android Studio and the Android SDK, and have access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux system, you are ready to start.