Landscapist's LandscapistImage composable exposes a plugin system via the ImagePlugin sealed interface with five distinct hook points: PainterPlugin, LoadingStatePlugin, SuccessStatePlugin, FailureStatePlugin, and ComposablePlugin. Each targets a different moment in the image loading lifecycle. The post walks through how
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Why LandscapistImage for pluginsThe fundamental problem: Extending image loading without modifying itIntroducing ImagePluginThe ImagePlugin sealed interfaceHow plugins are collected: ImagePluginComponentGet Jaewoong Eum ’s stories in your inboxBuilt in plugins: From simple to advancedPlaceholderPlugin : The simplest LoadingStatePluginShimmerPlugin : Adding animated loading stateCircularRevealPlugin : Transforming the painterPalettePlugin : Reacting to success with side effectsZoomablePlugin : Wrapping the entire contentPutting it all togetherSort: