MVI Architecture Pattern in Android
Article Summary
Jyoti Sheoran breaks down MVI architecture with a complete Jetpack Compose implementation that actually makes sense. No theory overload, just practical code you can use today.
MVI (Model-View-Intent) enforces unidirectional data flow in Android apps, keeping UI state predictable and consistent. Sheoran walks through a real-world example using Jetpack Compose, Kotlin Flows, and Channels to build a posts list feature with proper state management.
Key Takeaways
- Model holds single source of truth using sealed classes for state
- View renders UI passively based on state changes only
- Intent captures user actions through channels and flows
- ViewModel processes intents and emits new states unidirectionally
- Complete working example with loading, success, and error states
Critical Insight
MVI creates predictable Android UIs by enforcing one-way data flow from user intent through model updates to view rendering.
