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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Newer versions of React Native have a less expensive <Text /> component which runs 35% faster.
React Native's <Text /> component historically used context providers and hooks for features like pressability, which added unnecessary overhead
Optimizing React Native: 16 Performance Issues You’re Probably Facing
Jamon Holmgren’s post details common React Native performance issues, building on his earlier thread where he defends React Native’s potential for high performance
Who hasn't tried Kotlin Multiplatform(KMP) yet? What's the reason?
I've noticed a lot of android developers discussing KMP lately. But, ios developers don't seem to be as interested, and the reason is pretty clear.
Should I continue learning Flutter or start with KMM?
Hello everyone, I'm developing an Android app with Kotlin that heavily relies on location services and utilizes many native features. Meanwhile, I'm also learning Flutter. However, transitioning from Android to Flutter doesn't seem very appealing to me.
Macramé: Untangling the Knot on the Etsy Android Listing Screen
We decided that our new architecture for the listing screen, which we’ve named Macramé, would be based on immutable data propagated through a reactive UI.
A stable, multiplatform Molecule 1.0
Molecule is a Compose-based library which we announced two years ago for managing application state. I’m excited to announce that today we are releasing version 1.0, its first stable version!
Micro-Feature Architecture for Mobile
In this blog post, we offer a foundational understanding of micro-features. The focus is on providing straightforward examples to facilitate the grasp of the concept.
From Hacking to Shipping: Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile at Hootsuite
Hey there, Hootsuite’s mobile team here 👋 it’s been a while! We have been hard at work building and shipping our all-new Inbox product on our mobile apps, and what a ride it has been.
Native UI and multiplatform Compose with Redwood
Redwood is Cash App’s take on multiplatform mobile client UI. Unlike many of the existing solutions to this problem, our values are slightly different
The Peacock app just made the switch from ReactNative to iOS & Android and had a significant change in size and startup time
The post by Emerge Tools analyzes the Peacock app's transition from React Native to native development,
The evolution of Facebook’s iOS app architecture
Meta tells the 10-year tale of how their iOS app grew and changed.
Flutter MVVM Pattern and Provider State Management
Separating Business Logic from UI View Code Now that you got a Flutter app that is able to make HTTP request, you may wonder: What if my app calls more than one service?
One Activity to Rule Them All: Reducing Crashes in the Etsy App
ver the past couple of years, the Etsy Android team has been focused on increasing the stability of the Etsy app, to keep users from seeing this dreaded message:
Evolution of the Medium iOS app architecture
Last June, we started to transition from a monolithic architecture to a package-based one.
Engineering the Architecture Behind Uber’s New Rider App
Uber breaks down the smart design choices behind their revamped Rider app.
The state of managing state (with Compose)
Five years ago the Cash App Android client started splitting our UI rendering and UI presenter responsibilities into distinct types. We had leaned into RxJava heavily in the years prior
How we build SwiftUI features in the Medium application
Glose was acquired by Medium last January, and since then, the Glose team has been busy integrating with all our new colleagues and building shiny new features.
Uber's Crazy YOLO App Rewrite, From the Front Seat
A wild, honest tale of Uber’s bold app rebuild, racing to simplify code while dodging risks.
Why We Decided to Rewrite Uber's Driver App
Uber explains why they scrapped and rebuilt their driver app to boost speed, scale, and driver happiness.