Best of Philipp Lackner — September 2024

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   Philipp Lackner·2y

   The ONLY Correct Way to Load Initial Data In Your Android App?

   The post discusses various methods to load initial data in Android apps, evaluating three main approaches: using the Jetpack Compose launched effect, initializing in ViewModel's init block, and leveraging flow collection. Each method's benefits and drawbacks are examined, highlighting a newly preferred approach using flow collection for improved control and testing.

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   Philipp Lackner·2y

   Keyboard & Focus Management In Jetpack Compose - Android Studio Tutorial

   This tutorial covers focus and keyboard management in Jetpack Compose for Android. It explains how to create a smooth form-filling experience by automatically moving the focus to the next text field using IME actions, and submitting the form directly from the keyboard. Detailed steps are provided to implement these features programmatically.

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