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Dependency Injection with Koin, the minimal setup (KMP)

Tezov outlines a minimal Koin configuration approach tailored for Kotlin Multiplatform projects.

The Journey to Compose Hot Reload 1.0

Sebastian Sellmair and Azat Abdullin describe stable Compose Hot Reload 1.0 enabling zero-configuration dynamic UI updates in Compose Multiplatform.

NavEntryScope: The missing scope in Android Hilt

Luca presents NavEntryScope to bridge Hilt’s scope gaps and manage shared dependencies per navigation entry.

Building AI Agents in Kotlin – Part 4: Delegation and Sub-Agents

Bruno Lannoo shows how delegation and sub-agents help structure scalable AI agent architectures in Kotlin.

Update your Kotlin projects for Android Gradle Plugin 9.0

Márton Braun explains the essential changes developers must apply to keep Android projects compatible with Android Gradle Plugin 9.

The Easiest Way to Add Haptic Feedback in Compose Multiplatform

Suhyeon Kim showcases a declarative haptic-feedback library that makes implementing cross-platform tactile interactions in Compose Multiplatform easy.

in, out, reified: A Practical Guide to Kotlin Generics

Anshul Vyas breaks down how Kotlin’s in, out, and reified generics enable safer, more flexible type-safe code with examples.

Beyond Flat Lists: Build Expressive Material 3 Lists in Compose

Nav Singh showcases Material3 ListItem upgrades, adding segmented variants and integrated selection and click behaviors with expressive elevation, shape, and motion support.

Supercharging Android Studio AI

Angélica Oliveira and Aline Ayres explain configuring Android Studio’s AI with MCP servers, alternate models, and prompt libraries to enhance development workflows.

Kotlin Coroutines Cancellation and Exception Handling

Vasya Drobushkov clarifies cancellation and exception handling in Kotlin coroutines and suggests relying on safe return types over exceptions.

Reducing Unnecessary Recompositions in Jetpack Compose

Victor Brandalise outlines practical techniques to minimize unnecessary recompositions in Jetpack Compose for better performance.

Exploring Custom Text Rendering with Jetpack Compose

Segun Famisa shows how custom text rendering in Compose enables deeper control using TextMeasurer and Canvas.

Building a Responsive Tab Row in Jetpack Compose

Joe Birch demonstrates a responsive Compose TabRow that adapts layout based on available space.

Beyond Font Scaling: Large Content Viewer with Compose

Eevis Panula shows how Compose layouts can adapt content structure, not just text size, to improve accessibility.

Mozart

Mozart is a library that allows you to create Android Live Wallpapers using Jetpack Compose.

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Declarative Haptic Feedback Library for Compose Multiplatform

Compose Multiplatform: Navigation 3, and Stable Compose Hot Reload & more

Elvira Mustafina introduces Compose Multiplatform 1.10.0 with performance, API, and stability improvements across all supported platforms.

Android Gradle plugin 9.0.0 - January 2026

Android Gradle plugin 9.0 is a major release that brings API and behavior changes.

LLM flexibility, Agent Mode improvements in Android Studio Otter 3 Feature Drop

Google introduces more flexible LLM selection and enhanced Agent Mode capabilities in Android Studio to support complex, multi-step developer workflows.

XR: Virtually here

Join hosts Tor, Chet, and Romain as they sit down with Diego Perez (Android Studio) and Patrick Fuentes (Developer Relations) to explore the new frontiers of Android XR.

How to get the right CoroutineScope

We know we're not supposed to use `GlobalScope`. Dave Leeds examines what CoroutineScope we should use instead.

From Vibe coding to Software engineering - Fragmented

Fragmented is changing. New direction, new cohost. Kaushik explains the pivot from Android to AI development and introduces Iury Souza.

Nav2 vs. Nav3 - Which Library For a Production Android App In 2026?

Philipp Lackner talks about which navigation library in Jetpack Compose is recommended in a real production Android app in early 2026.

How to Configure MCP Servers and Custom Models in Android Studio

Angélica Oliveira and Aline Ayres show how to enhance Android Studio AI with MCP servers, external models, and custom prompt libraries.

Once Upon a Time, there was a podcast

Chet Haase tells a "fictional" podcast origin story to reflect on how creative projects change once reality meets initial enthusiasm.

Make nice tools

Paul Samuels shares insights from evolving a developer tool to improve developer experience by reducing friction, enhancing usability, and fostering broader contribution

3-minute Android Developers Survey

JetBrains is running a quick 3-minute survey for Android developers about cross-platform development, including Kotlin-based code sharing: what you’ve heard of, how you feel about different approaches, and what influences the decision to use them (or not). As a thank you, thoughtful responses can enter a raffle to win either a $50 Amazon gift card or a 6-month JetBrains All Products Pack subscription.