How Meta is translating its Java codebase to Kotlin
Meta has been working to shift its Android codebase from Java to Kotlin, a newer language for Android development that offers some key advantages over Java.
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Bringing Jetpack Compose to Instagram for Android
Introducing a new Android UI framework like Jetpack Compose into an existing app is more complicated than importing some AARS
Making Direct Messages Reliable and Fast
Instagram tunes DMs to be quick and trustworthy for every user.
Building a Better Instagram App for Android
Instagram upgrades their Android app to feel smoother and fresher.
Improving Comment Rendering on Android
Instagram speeds up comment rendering on Android for quick chats.
Fast Auto-Generated Streaming JSON Parsing for Android
Instagram parses JSON super-fast for their Android app’s needs.
Beautiful Performant Android UI
Instagram crafts Android UIs that look great and run lightning-fast.
Building an Open Source Carefree Android Disk Cache
Instagram shares an open-source disk cache that’s simple and speedy.
Improving Performance with Background Data Prefetching
Instagram fetches data early in the background to keep feeds flowing.
App Modularization and Module Lazy Loading at Instagram and Beyond
Instagram splits their app and loads it lazily for better performance.
Keeping Instagram Up with Over a Million New Users in Twelve Hours
Instagram scaled fast to handle a million new users in just 12 hours.
