Hex color codes are one of the most used color formats while developing mobile apps and websites. This is a short Android tutorial on how to use hex color codes in Jetpack Compose. There’s no straightforward way to give hex color codes in Jetpack Compose. Still, you can use them by just appending 0xFF to…
Color gradients are helpful in enhancing the beauty of your mobile app. Let’s learn how to create a background with the color gradient in Jetpack Compose. The color gradient is part of the graphics. The Brush class comes in handy to create linear gradients, horizontal gradients, vertical gradients, radial gradients, etc. Linear Gradient in Jetpack…
Lines are helpful to divide different UI elements of mobile apps. In this simple and short Jetpack Compose tutorial let’s learn how to add a vertical line. You can use Divider from Jetpack Compose to draw lines- horizontal or vertical. Wrapping a Divider with Row makes the line vertical. See the code snippet given below….
Jetpack Compose is the preferred way to build the UI of your native Android app. In this Jetpack Compose tutorial, let’s learn how to show a horizontal line easily. Jetpack Compose has Divider, which is basically a line that divides the space between elements. Placing a Divider inside the Column helps you to show a…
Alignment is an important aspect of designing a mobile app. In this Jetpack Compose tutorial, let’s learn how to center vertically, center horizontally, and center both ways. We use Column and its parameter horizontalAlignment to make the children center horizontally to the parent. The text will be centered horizontally as seen in the output. You…
In this tutorial, we’ll explore the basics of state management in Android’s Jetpack Compose by creating a simple counter app. Our focus will be on using the remember API and MutableState to achieve real-time UI updates. Importance of State Management When working with dynamic content that changes over time, state management becomes crucial. For instance,…
Showing Lists using Jetpack Compose is relatively easy. Having a divider between the items of the list makes the UI neat and clean. Let’s learn how to show lists with a divider between items in Android Jetpack Compose. LazyColumn composable is used to show lists in a more efficient way. There is no built-in way…
Most mobile apps need a way to display lists. Whether you’re showing a feed of social media posts or a list of settings, knowing how to implement this is crucial. In this Jetpack Compose tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a straightforward list of text items in your Android app. Why LazyColumn? LazyColumn and LazyRow…
Feedback mechanisms like progress indicators are vital for a good user experience. While linear indicators serve well in many situations, a Circular Progress Indicator often better fits certain UI designs. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to integrate Circular Progress Indicators using Jetpack Compose, with both indeterminate and determinate examples. Circular Progress Indicators Circular…
When developing Android apps, providing feedback to users is crucial. One way to indicate progress or loading is by using linear progress indicators. Jetpack Compose simplifies this process with its LinearProgressIndicator composable. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover how to add both indeterminate and determinate linear progress indicators using Jetpack Compose. Linear Progress Indicator Linear…
In modern UI/UX design, rounded corners are more than just a trend; they add aesthetic appeal to your application. In this extended tutorial, you’ll learn not only how to round off those sharp corners of an image in Jetpack Compose but also why it’s beneficial to do so. Why Rounded Corners? Rounded corners make an…
Borders add a touch of refinement to your UI elements, making them stand out. In this updated tutorial, we’ll delve deeper into how to wrap an image with a border using Android Jetpack Compose. What is Jetpack Compose? Before we dive in, it’s good to understand what Jetpack Compose is. Jetpack Compose is Android’s modern…