The State of Android and Cross-Platform Development in 2025
This article continues my tradition of yearly reviews of the Android development ecosystem. So, let’s reflect on 2024 and discuss the trends we might expect in 2025.
Android development
Reactive Programming Considered Harmful
Reactive programming, while powerful, brings complexity, a steep learning curve, and architectural lock-in, making it a poor choice for most use cases.
SharedPreferences Commit vs Apply Performance Benchmark
Review of a benchmark that compares the performance of SharedPreferences commit and apply write modes in Android applications.
Bottom Bar Navigation in Android with Compose Navigation
Complete guide to implementing Bottom Bar Navigation in an Android app using Jetpack Compose and Compose Navigation frameworks
Robolectric Tests in Android: Benefits and Drawbacks
This article explains the role of Robolectric framework for Android and discusses its benefits and drawbacks.
How to Refactor an Android Application
A comprehensive framework and checklist for executing a refactoring of an Android application.
Continuous Integration for Android Apps with Bitrise: Full Guide
A comprehensive guide to setting up continuous integration for your Android app using the Bitrise platform.
Test Firebase Cloud Messaging in Android Using ADB
Learn how to use ADB for simulating Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) pushes, streamlining your development process.
The Challenges of Android Development
My summary of the fundamental and accidental challenges that make Android development so damn difficult.
Jetpack Compose First Impression
Summary of my first experience with Jetpack Compose, and analysis of Compose’s benefits and drawbacks compared to Views.