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🚀 Dive into the Compose multiverse with the latest episode of Talking Kotlin! 🌐 In this insightful conversation, our hosts, Seb and Hadi, bring on a special guest, Adriel Café, to discuss two powerful libraries in the Kotlin ecosystem – Lyricist and Voyager.
🎼 Lyricist: The Missing Piece of Jetpack Compose
Adriel shares the journey behind Lyricist, an open-source library designed to simplify UI development with Jetpack Compose. Discover how Lyricist leverages sealed classes to enhance navigation, making it an indispensable tool for Compose-based Android apps.
🌍 Voyager: Compose on Warp Speed
Get ready for a warp-speed adventure with Voyager! Adriel introduces Voyager, a navigation library for Compose Multiplatform, inspired by Star Trek’s Voyager ship. Learn how Voyager simplifies navigation across Android, iOS, desktop, and even the web, supporting Compose Multiplatform projects seamlessly.
🤖 Lifecycle Challenges and Stability in Voyager
Adriel delves into the challenges of handling lifecycles in Android and how Voyager tackles them. Discover the complexities, experimental APIs, and ongoing efforts to stabilize Voyager for a robust and crash-free navigation experience.
🛠️ Contributing to Open Source and Community Support
The trio discusses the importance of open-source contributions, community support, and the fascinating world of Compose Multiplatform. Explore the nuances of transitioning from Android to Compose Multiplatform, and get a closer look at the exciting projects Adriel has been working on.
📚 Resources and Links Mentioned
Lyricist: https://github.com/adrielcafe/lyricist
Voyager: https://voyager.adriel.cafe/
Adriel’s GitHub: https://github.com/adrielcafe
Follow Adriel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrielcafe
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