Learn JETPACK-COMPOSE with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 23, 2025
Installation Setup
Install latest Android Studio (Arctic Fox or newer)
Enable Jetpack Compose in project `build.gradle`
Add Compose dependencies (ui, material, tooling)
Sync project with Gradle
Run app on emulator or real device to test Compose UI
Environment Setup
Install Android Studio Arctic Fox or newer
Enable Kotlin and Compose in project
Add Compose dependencies
Sync project with Gradle
Run and debug on device/emulator
Config Files
build.gradle - project dependencies
MainActivity.kt - entry point
ui/ - composable components
theme/ - theming and styling
viewmodel/ - app logic and state
Cli Commands
Create project in Android Studio
Sync Gradle with Compose dependencies
Run app on emulator/device
Use Preview annotations to test composables
Build APK/AAB for release
Internationalization
Strings.xml or resource-based localization
RTL layout support
Themes unaffected by language
Multi-language support
Integration with Android localization features
Accessibility
Semantics API for screen readers
Keyboard navigation support
Accessible components and labels
Follow Android accessibility guidelines
Dynamic content description for images/buttons
Ui Styling
Material3 theming
Custom modifiers for padding, size, colors
Light and dark mode support
Responsive layouts with Box, Column, Row
Accessible components via semantics
State Management
Local state with remember and mutableStateOf
ViewModel holds screen-level state
StateFlow/LiveData for reactive updates
Unidirectional data flow simplifies updates
Composable recomposition handles UI refresh
Data Management
Room database for local storage
REST/GraphQL API integration
UI observes data via StateFlow or LiveData
Lists displayed using LazyColumn/LazyRow
Data-driven composable rendering