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Issue #25

Android 14 Preview, advanced Compose layout concepts, AOSP, and screenshot testing strategies ๐Ÿ•ต๐Ÿป

Hi there! ๐Ÿ‘‹

Time for another issue of the Android Dev Newsletter ๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ
Hereโ€™s what I have for you today ๐Ÿ‘‡

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1) Now in Android #78

2) Advanced Layout concepts

3) Android Open Source Platform (AOSP) Build Systems

4) Two strategies to drive screenshot testing in Mobile projects


1) Android 14 Developer Preview 2 is now available, with additional enhancements to privacy, security, performance, customization, and more. Wanna know more about the upcoming changes? Check out the latest โ€œNow in Androidโ€ ๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ”— ย Now in Android #78


2) This MAD Skills episode focuses on the Layout phase of Jetpack Compose and how to use it to build custom layouts. It covers the Layout phase, the sub-phases of measurement and placement, and two important APIs: SubcomposeLayout and Intrinsic measurements. These concepts will help to build intricate designs with specific requirements in Compose.

๐Ÿ”— ย Advanced Layout concepts


3) Ever wondered how the Android Pre-built Apps were made, and what was the build system behind it? This article will help you understand AOSPโ€™s internals.

๐Ÿ”— ย Android Open Source Platform (AOSP) Build Systems


4) If you've been around here for a while, you've probably noticed Iโ€™m a big fan of screenshot testing in mobile. This article shows two strategies that you can apply to your project.

๐Ÿ”— ย Two strategies to drive screenshot testing in Mobile projects


Thatโ€™s all for today. Donโ€™t forget to recommend this Newsletter to a friend or someone who might be interested ๐Ÿ˜Š

Thanks for reading and see you at the next one!


All the best,
Patryk

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