A collection of my experiences, mistakes, and fixes while working with Android Studio. One solution at a time.
Ensuring your UI is ready for the new default edge-to-edge behavior in Android 15.
Read Full PostScaling multi-module projects with libs.versions.toml for type-safe dependency management.
Read Full PostOptimizing database access with transactions and Coroutines to prevent UI stutters.
Read Full PostTroubleshooting assetlinks.json and Play Console SHA-256 fingerprint mismatches.
Read Full PostConfiguring resConfigs and split configurations to deliver optimized APKs to users.
Read Full PostEnsuring correct surface provider binding and aspect ratio handling for resilient camera apps.
Read Full PostUsing the SharedPreferencesMigration tool to safely transition to Jetpack DataStore Flow.
Read Full PostMastering stability and derivedStateOf to maintain smooth 60fps declarative UIs.
Read Full PostCorrecting visibility issues and using manual EntryPoints for non-supported Android components.
Read Full PostHandling Doze Mode constraints and process death with Unique Work policies.
Read Full PostEnsuring BIOS virtualization and SDK drivers are correctly configured for peak emulator speed.
Read Full PostTuning memory args and enabling parallel execution to save minutes on every build.
Read Full PostProtecting reflection-based libraries and data models from over-aggressive code shrinking.
Read Full PostUsing SerializedName and LoggingInterceptors to catch malformed JSON errors early.
Read Full PostImplementing AutoMigrations and manual SQL to prevent data loss during app updates.
Read Full PostWhy GlobalScope is dangerous and how to use lifecycle-aware scopes to keep your app memory-efficient.
Read Full PostNavigating strict requirements for foreground services in API 34 to avoid immediate crashes.
Read Full PostUncovering why basic intents were failing in modularized Android architectures and manifest logic fixes.
Read Full PostPreventing memory leaks and NullPointerExceptions by properly managing lifecycle-aware bindings.
Read Full PostWhen 'SDK path not found' ruins your morning. A guide to manual SDK management and env variables.
Read Full PostUsing tools:replace to resolve attribute conflicts when merging third-party library manifests.
Read Full PostEliminating scroll stutter by optimizing bind holders and leveraging DiffUtil for list updates.
Read Full PostDealing with proxy issues and repository configurations that blocked the entire 2024 build process.
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