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  1. Android Architecture Comparison: MVP vs MVVM

    A brief look at two of the most common Android architecture patterns.

    Jade Byfield
    April 27, 2020
    • Mobile
    • App
    • Android
    • Architecture
  2. Best practices while developing a React Native App

    A list of best practices while developing an App using React Native for an efficient coding experience.

    Rakesh Arunachalam
    March 13, 2020
    • React Native
    • React
    • Redux
    • JavaScript
    • iOS
    • Android
    • Mobile
  3. 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
  4. A designer developing for Android

    Here’s some advice for designers who find themselves developing Android apps.

    Eric Bailey
    November 8, 2018
    • Android
    • App
    • Design
    • DevTools
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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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