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  1. Demystifying Reactive Android Apps

    Writing reactive applications can be intimidating, so here’s a step by step guide to get you off the ground.

    Alex Sullivan
    May 3, 2019
    • Android
    • RxJava
  2. Supporting Android permissions in React Native

    Starting November 1st, all updates to Android apps on the Google Play Store will need to target API 26, which means supporting a new permission model.

    Alex Sullivan
    October 29, 2018
    • React Native
    • Android
  3. Examining performance differences between Native, Flutter, and React Native mobile development: Take two.

    Flutter proves itself to be a more performant option than previously realized.

    Alex Sullivan
    July 16, 2018
    • Android
    • React Native
    • Flutter
  4. Examining performance differences between Native, Flutter, and React Native mobile development.

    Native is still king. Flutter is promising. React native holds its own.

    Alex Sullivan
    May 31, 2018
    • Android
    • React Native
    • Flutter
  5. Finite State Machines + Android + Kotlin = Good Times

    Utilizing finite state machines and magic Kotlin dust to create Android applications.

    Alex Sullivan
    April 16, 2018
    • Kotlin
    • Android
  6. Using Extension Functions and Operator Overloading on SpannableStrings.

    Utilizing Extension Functions and Operator Overloading to Smooth Out Android’s Rough Edges.

    Alex Sullivan
    January 4, 2018
    • Kotlin
    • Android
    • Mobile
  7. Breezing Through Android Boilerplate with Custom Activity Templates

    A guide on how to create activity templates for Android Studio.

    Alex Sullivan
    November 29, 2017
    • Kotlin
    • Android
    • Mobile

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