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🚀 Cutting Gradle Sync Times by 97%! Block Engineering shared how they drastically reduced Gradle sync times in large Kotlin projects — by optimizing build configurations and fine-tuning dependencies. The result? From minutes to just a few seconds ⚡ Faster builds mean higher productivity and smoother development — something every Android developer dreams of 💪 A great read for anyone looking to speed up their Android Studio workflow. #AndroidDev #Kotlin #Gradle #AndroidStudio #MobileDevelopment #AppDevelopment #SoftwareEngineering #DeveloperProductivity #PerformanceOptimization #CodingTips #BuildTools #JetpackCompose #Programming #TechInnovation #DevLife

💡 The Kotlin Scope Secret: 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝘷𝘴. 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 As software engineers, we optimize for readability. Kotlin's scope functions are great, but the line between 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 and 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 can be blurry. Here’s the clean distinction: 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲: Use for Mutation (Object Configuration) Reference: 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 (implicit access to members) Returns: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨: Use for Side Effects (Non-mutating actions) Reference: 𝘪𝘵 Returns: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐲: If you're setting up an object (mutating its state), use apply. If you're observing or logging its state before passing it on, use also. This clarity makes your intent instantly visible to the next developer. #kotlin #kotlinBestPractices #softwareDevelopment #refactoring #codingTips #Programming #techdrops

⚡ Kotlin Coroutines & Flow: Async Done Right Blocking the main thread with network calls or DB queries? That’s so 2010 😅. Enter Coroutines & Flow—Kotlin’s way of making async code clean, safe, and reactive. 🔹 Coroutines & Flow in Compose: Key Tips Do ✅: Use viewModelScope, StateFlow, and handle errors properly. Don’t ❌: Launch coroutines in wrong scopes, block main thread, or mix blocking code inside flows. 🔑 Wrap-up Coroutines + Flow = less spaghetti, more reactive code. Compose + Flow = UI updates automatically with your data. #AndroidDev #Kotlin #JetpackCompose #MobileDevelopment #AndroidDevelopment #CleanCode #SoftwareEngineering #Programming #DevLife #TechTips #MobileApps #Coding #LearnKotlin #AppDevelopment 💻 Example

Memory Leak vs Out of Memory(OOM) Error Many developers often get confused between these two terms. Memory Leak • A situation where memory that is no longer needed is not released due to issues in the code. • Objects are unintentionally held in memory even though they are no longer useful. • Over time, it gradually consumes more memory and may eventually lead to an OOM if not fixed. Out of Memory(OOM) Error • An error thrown by the system or runtime when it cannot allocate more memory because the heap is full. • Loading too many large objects at once can also trigger an OOM. • A memory leak may eventually lead to an OOM. Final Note: A memory leak doesn't cause an immediate crash, but if left unresolved, it can eventually lead to an Out of Memory (OOM) error. Follow Outcome School for knowledge-packed content. Keep Learning, Keep Sharing, and Keep Growing. Software engineers like you join Outcome School to achieve the outcome that is a high-paying tech job. Join Outcome School: https://outcomeschool.com #OutcomeSchool #SoftwareEngineer #Tech #AndroidDev #Android #Kotlin

Pair programming is a great technique from Extreme Programming, that it also commonly used in Agile teams. This collaborative approach results in higher quality code, fewer bugs, better design decisions, and enhanced knowledge sharing within a team, as it provides constant feedback and reduces the likelihood of errors occurring during development.  But it requires 2 developers working together in the same task. Have you tried Gemini in Android Studio? It feels like Pair Programming, yourself and AI. It understands your code, you can ask Gemini to generate complex code for you, review the explanation (and learn) and just fix some minor issues and focus on the creative part of coding. #vibecoding #ui #ai #llm #gemini #softwaredevelopment #android #mobiledevelopment

#Day99: Quick Revision: Priority Queue (~48 minutes) * Uses "Binary Heap Tree" * Max Height: O(log n) * Insert: O(log n) * peek: O(1) * extractMax: O(log n) * remove: O(log n) * changePriority: O(log n) * sort: O(n log n) DSA in Kotlin: https://lnkd.in/g6CnmxGx #99DaysOfCoding #99DaysOfCode #priorityQueue #binaryTree #heap #binaryMaxHeap #binaryMinHeap #completeBinaryTree #Algorithms #AlgorithmDesigns #CodeWithClarity #Coding #CodingCommunity #CodingDays #CodingInspiration #CodingJourney #CodingLife #ComputerScience #DailyDSA #DataStructures #DaysOfCode #DeveloperLife #Developers #Development #Documentation #DSA #DSACommunity #Kotlin #KotlinDeveloper #LearnToCode #Leetcode #LogicalThinking #PatternRecognition #PerformanceOptimization #PeopleWhoCode #ProblemSolving #ProgrammerWorld #Programmers #ProgrammersLife #Programming #ProgrammingJourney #PublicDeveloper #PublicProgrammer #SoftwareDeveloper #SoftwareDevelopment #SoftwareEngineer #SoftwareEngineering #SystemDesign #TechCommunity #TechDocumentation #TechGrowth #TechnicalDocumentation #TechnicalWriting #TechInsights #Android #AndroidDeveloper #AndroidDevelopment #AndroidEngineer #AppDeveloper #AppDevelopment #Accountability #CareerGrowth #Community #Consistency #ContinuousLearning #ContinuousImprovement #DailyInspiration #DailyLearning #DailyMotivation #DailyQuotes #DeepLearning #Discipline #Focus #GrowthMindset #Habits #HelpingHands #HelpingCommunity #Inspiration #KeepEvolving #KeepInspiring #KeepLearning #KnowledgeSharing #LearningCommunity #LearningInPublic #LearningTogether #MindsetMatters #Motivation #Productivity #ReflectivePractice #ReflectiveLearning #SelfAssessment #Success #TeachToLearn

Building a “Mood Clock” in Go ⏰ — A Fun Way to Learn Time-Based Logic I recently built a small yet engaging project in Golang called “Mood Clock.” The program dynamically identifies the current time of day and displays a context-based message — such as morning greetings, afternoon motivation, or night reminders to rest. This project helped me strengthen my understanding of: • ⏱️ Time package usage and time-based logic • 🔁 Conditional statements and control flow • 🎲 Randomization in Go for dynamic user experiences It’s a simple example of how even small projects can demonstrate practical programming concepts while improving logic-building and problem-solving skills. #Golang #GoLangProjects #SoftwareDevelopment #Programming #CodingJourney #Developers #Tech

Struggling with Kotlin Coroutines? You're not alone. After countless hours debugging async code and dealing with memory leaks, I created this visual guide to demystify coroutines once and for all. Here's what confused me the most: → When to use launch vs async → Understanding dispatchers (spoiler: don't block Main!) → StateFlow vs SharedFlow differences → Why GlobalScope is your enemy The breakthrough? Realizing coroutines are just suspendable computations that LOOK synchronous but run async. No complex code. Just concepts explained simply. #KotlinCoroutines #AndroidDev #KotlinDevelopment #AndroidDevelopment #MobileDev #SoftwareEngineering #Programming #CodingTips #AndroidStudio #Kotlin #AsyncProgramming #CleanCode #DeveloperLife #TechEducation #LearnToCode #SoftwareDeveloper #MobileAppDevelopment #CodeNewbie #TechCommunity #DevCommunity

Today I’ll share some useful info about Flows in Kotlin — StateFlow and SharedFlow. 🔹 StateFlow – holds and emits the latest state. Perfect for managing UI state with an initial value. Whenever the state changes, collectors automatically get the latest value. 🔹 SharedFlow – emits values as one-time events without storing them. Ideal for things like navigation, showing messages, or sending analytics events. Both are part of Kotlin Coroutines Flow API, designed for reactive, asynchronous programming. They help keep your code clean, predictable, and lifecycle-aware — especially in modern Android apps using MVVM or Jetpack Compose. #Kotlin #AndroidDevelopment #Coroutines #StateFlow #SharedFlow #JetpackCompose #AndroidDev