Jetpack Compose 1.7 Essentials by Neil Smyth

Unlock the full potential of Android app development with Jetpack Compose 1.7. This all-in-one guide equips you to build sophisticated, modern Android applications using cutting-edge tools like Android Studio, Material Design 3, and Kotlin. Perfect for developers aiming to go from setup to deployment, the book leads you through each phase of app creation—from mastering Android Studio basics to publishing on the Google Play Store.

Start with setting up your environment, then dive into Kotlin essentials, covering data types, functions, coroutines, and more to lay a solid programming foundation. Explore Jetpack Compose fundamentals and Android architecture as you work through practical tutorials on custom Composables, and layouts like rows, columns, boxes, flows, pagers, and lists. Beyond layout design, you’ll learn state management, navigation, modifiers, and custom components.

Gain advanced capabilities with features like biometric authentication, Google Maps integration, and in-app billing for monetization. Further, expand your skills with graphics, animations, and gesture handling to build dynamic and interactive interfaces. Master data storage using Room databases, ViewModels, and LiveData for a complete end-to-end app experience.

To help you track your progress, the book offers access to over 55 online quizzes covering each key concept, allowing you to test your knowledge as you go. Each lesson is supported by hands-on tutorials and downloadable source code, making it easy to follow along and practice.

For developers ready to bring their app ideas to life, this guide provides a complete roadmap, from development to publication. Elevate your Android development skills with this essential guide to Jetpack Compose 1.7.