#Jetpack Compose

[themorningnewsinformer]

Apple Expands Swift Language to Android With New Workgroup

Introduction: Apple Officially Embraces Android Support for Swift In a significant move that could transform mobile app development, Apple has announced official support for Swift on Android. This marks a major milestone for the Swift for Android programming language, originally created for iOS and macOS development. With the launch of the new Swift Android Workgroup, developers will now be able…

[boltuix]

🚀 New Guide! Run Python in Android Apps using Jetpack Compose + Chaquopy 🐍✨ Offline translation, ML models, no server needed! 🔧📱

📖 Step-by-step tutorial here ⬇️ 👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidDevLearn/comments/1lckuuy/stepbystep_guide_to_set_up_python_with_jetpack/

#AndroidDev #JetpackCompose #Chaquopy #Python #MobileDev #AI #DevTips #Kotlin #100DaysOfCode #OpenSource

[elenadotnet]

Siguiendo la estela de Android

Por motivos inexplicables, estoy volviendo a experimentar con el desarrollo nativo de aplicaciones Android.

Teniendo en cuenta que no toco este ecosistema desde 2018 y que entonces picaba con Java (Kotlin ya estaba en el mapa pero no estaba en el syllabus del ciclo que estaba cursando en ese momento)... pues estoy más que perdida.

Hay muchas cosas nuevas, otras que a pesar de haberlas aprendido en su día se me hacen totalmente alienígenas (👽)... y otras tantas que prevalecen en el tiempo.

Estas tienen que ver con las sensaciones, con la impresión de que es un sistema operativo frágil, en el que hay que hacer malabares para implementar algo que, en comparativa con otras herramientas, debería ser sencillo como un BottomNavigationView. Todo porque la plataforma sobre la que se trabaja se siente como que se sostiene con un poco pegamento y oraciones.

Esto último es muy emocional, totalmente personal, y no me voy a pelear con nadie por ello. Quizás desaparezca a medida que sigo avanzando.

Ahora vamos hacia Jetpack Compose, para averiguar qué es y cómo va a transformar los conocimientos que voy acumulando.

Seguiré escribiendo sobre ello 📝

[wesleytreehouse]

*makes tea*

*sits down at desk*

*puts on study music*

*reaches for notes*

brain: remember that one time in Trigun --

[coffeeworldsasaki]

Why did i copy paste the container for the second element in this page and it has a different dimension than the original

[cosmosogler]

here's a basic ref for my hatchling oc, cliff! tried to keep them very close to the canon hatchling design especially fashion wise. they've got a few scars from horsing around, and then the burn is from a jetpacking accident.

they're an excitable goblin jock who likes to compose music, dig around in the dirt, play chicken with the geyser, tinker with electronics and coding, and jump really high with the jetpack.

[masked-umber]

U.A. Sports Festival arc(part 6)

(Shoto's backstory, that's it)

Todoroki walks away from his group, berating himself for using his left side.. he's becoming what his father wants him to be. Iida walks up behind Todoroki and puts a hand on his shoulder, asking if Todoroki is alright. Todoroki turns his head to look at Iida, but instead of focusing on Iida he focuses on Midoriya.. he's the reason he used his fire.. Izuku Midoriya.. who are you..

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Midnight tells the students that before they do the next event of the festival, there will be a thirty minute lunch break. Some of the students groan, but most of them seem excited to take a break from the festival. Hatsume jumps up and down before telling Juzo, or as she calls him "Recommendation guy" to carry her inventions to a table in the lunch room so she can start fixing them.. no improving them. Juzo blinks at her not asking for his help, but demanding it.. although he does end up picking up the broken jetpack, and hover boots, before following after Hatsume.

Midoriya wipes his eyes as he notices Kodai wondering off like she's deep in thought, he's about to run over to her but a hand grabs his shoulder before dragging him away, he turns his head to see Shoto Todoroki from class 1-A.

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All Might walks down the stairs of the waiting rooms, when he spots Endeavor walking down the hallway of the stadium, he waves to him saying that they haven't spoken in sometime now, maybe they should yet tea sometime.

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Todoroki drags him to an isolated part of the arena, he lets go of Midoriya's shoulder before telling him that he's the first person at U.A. who has mad him break his pledge: that he'd never use his left side-his fire power. Midoriya quietly wonders why Todoroki hasn't used his fire power before this or why he never told anyone about it.. well maybe he has just not to him. Todoroki leans against the wall as he asks a simple question "Are you All Might's secret love child or something?" before adding his thoughts on it, like how from what he's seen All Might tends to focus more on class 1-B than 1-A, and how they have similar quirks. Midoriya blinks a few times before laughing assuming it was a bad joke, but when he notices that Todoroki isn't laughing he quickly composes himself before answering-that no he isn't All Mights secret love child, they just have similar quirks.. yeah totally.

After hearing Midoriya's unconvincing words, Todoroki shrugs before concluding that Midoriya must have some sort of connection to All Might. He then asks Midoriya if he's knows about his father, Endeavor. Midoriya nods, of course he knows about the no.2 pro hero. Todoroki looks down at his left hand before speaking again, if Midoriya is somehow connected to All Might, the No.1 pro hero, that would make them rivals, therefore he must defeat him in whatever the next round of the sports festival is. Midoriya just stands there in surprise, unsure of what exactly to say.

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Elsewhere the Top two pro heroes, All Might and Endeavor talk to eachother. All Might tells Endeavor that they haven't spoken in what.. ten years, he just wants to see how he's doing. Endeavor tells All Might that he can shove- take that tea offer somewhere else, before telling him to go away. As Endeavor goes to walk away, All Might stops him, saying that his son; Shoto, was able to give such a great performance even without using his full power. He then asks Endeavor for advice on how to raise the next generation of heroes. Endeavor glares at All Might, silently seething, he tells All Might that his attitude is annoying, then says that his son Shoto will surpass him, before angrily walking away, not answering All Mights question.

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Todoroki explains his reasoning for calling Midoriya his rival: Endeavor was never strong enough to surpass All Might no matter how hard he tried, so he devised a plan: A quirk marriage that would give him the opportunity to create a child with a quirk stronger than his own, so they could surpass All Might. Todoroki spitefully tells Midoriya that he'll never be a tool for scum like Endeavor. Todoroki continues to trauma dump to a man who isn't even in his class, he explains; that the memories of his mother have always been about her crying and how she hated the left side of his face, and poured boiling water on that side of his face, much to Midoriya's surprise, shock, and horror. Todoroki tells him that the reason he must be the rival of, and beat Midoriya is a personal triumph against his father Endeavor, saying that he will become no.1 without using his fathers quirk and that would be his total disavowal of him.

Todoroki then walks away, telling Midoriya that he'll climb over him, using only his ice powers. Midoriya admits that he sympathizes with Todoroki's struggles, he also admits that he can't lose either because if he does then he'll be letting down everyone who helped him up to this point. Todoroki looks at him before walking away, Bakugou can be seen hiding behind a wall, he heard the entire conversation, he then walks away himself.

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Fun fact: Fukidashi stumbled onto the conversation Midoriya and Todoroki were having, but he didn't stick around to hear most if it, only the boiling water part.

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Beginning: First day in 1-B

Next: U.A. Sports Festival arc(part 7)

Previous: U.A. Sports Festival arc(part 5)

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[mayxthexforce-moved]

@sithisms said:

"Dont look at me like that. I saved you from death and you glare at me like I'm the bad guy~"

[Ulic old republic war era]

The metallic taste of his own blood pooled against his tongue.

That Mandalorian had descended upon him like an omen of death. One moment, it was all quiet. The next, a jetpack coming to life just a couple feet above him and a beskar-tipped boot landing a solid kick against his face. It was a miracle his nose hadn't broken. Although he could already tell his jaw would resent him for weeks.

Ulic hit the ground and, in the couple seconds it took him to compose himself and thrust a tense hand forward, ready to crush the windpipe of his assailant, he realized that Kun had it under control. And yet, he didn't lower his hand right away. He could almost see the force, like translucent tendrils, stretching out towards Kun, trying to tempt him, playing with his ambition, his need to always be the best, the deep rooted fear of being looked down on for every little mistake. Getting caught off guard by a Mandalorian with a jetpack was more than a LITTLE mistake. Kill him, it told him, kill him or he'll kill you.

He was nowhere near regretting any of the things he had done and would continue to do. But as headstrong as he was, even he could admit that the dark side was —at time— a karking nuisance.

Ulic finally put his hand down.

"You're getting paranoid."

Was he talking to himself out loud or addressing his fellow Sith's words? Perhaps both. Ulic didn't dwell on that. There was just no time and he'd spent long enough —pathetically too long— on the ground. Instead, he rose to his feet and summoned his lightsaber back to his hand. Standing tall– not quite as tall as Kun, but still an imposing height; and surveying their surroundings, including above them —as he wouldn't make the same mistake twice—, for any signs of danger.

"Saved me from death? You underestimate me," he noted. "I could have handled it."

Stars, I sound like Cay.

He quickly forced the thought back down into the dark corner of his mind from whence it came. Ulic refused to think much about his younger brother, refusing to let the darkness that now inhabited him taint his memories of Cay. But every now and then, like that karking Mandalorian, the thoughts of his family descended upon him in what felt like a ruthless, premeditated attack.

And, just like with that Mandalorian, there was always Kun for him to focus on, and it made things more bearable.

"Let's keep moving," he breathed out. "There's never just one of them."

The subjugation of the clans was still a work in progress.

[sciencestyled]

Galactic Guesswork: The Bizarre Hunt for Dark Matter and Dark Energy

Welcome, intrepid explorers of the cosmic carnival, to the most mind-bending show on this side of the Milky Way: the enigma of dark matter and dark energy! Imagine, if you will, that our universe is like a ginormous cosmic burrito, and we’re only tasting the spicy salsa without even realizing there’s a whole fiesta of flavors hiding underneath. Yep, that's right – about 85% of the universe is this mysterious stuff called dark matter and dark energy, and we’re still figuring out what on Earth (or in space) it all means!

Now, grab your metaphorical popcorn, because this rollercoaster starts with the mystery of the universe's missing mass. Picture the early astronomers like Galileo and Newton as the original Ghostbusters, looking for all the visible stuff in the cosmos. Fast forward to the 1930s, when Fritz Zwicky, with a name that sounds like a retro comic book hero, noticed that the galaxies in the Coma Cluster were moving around like kids hopped up on sugar. He figured out there must be something invisible giving them a gravitational push. Voilà, dark matter was born – the invisible hand in the cosmic cookie jar!

Enter Vera Rubin in the 1970s, the real MVP who confirmed that galaxies spin way faster than they should if only visible matter was in play. It’s like if you saw a frisbee flying through the air and realized it’s being propelled by an invisible jetpack. Thanks to her, we know dark matter exists, even if it’s as elusive as that one sock you always lose in the laundry.

But wait, the universe had more tricks up its sleeve. Enter stage left: dark energy, the Beyoncé of cosmic phenomena – fabulous, mysterious, and always in the spotlight. In the 1990s, astronomers noticed that the universe isn’t just expanding, it’s doing so at an accelerating rate, like a YouTube video buffering at hyperspeed. This was thanks to observations of distant supernovae, which, much like surprise guest stars on a TV show, gave us unexpected clues about the universe's plot twists. And thus, dark energy was thrust into the limelight, making us question everything we thought we knew about the universe.

Now, let’s get to the juicy part: what exactly is this dark stuff made of? Scientists have thrown around more theories than Marvel has superheroes. Dark matter might be composed of WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles) or MACHOs (Massive Astrophysical Compact Halo Objects). And if those acronyms sound like characters from a sci-fi buddy cop movie, you’re not far off. These particles are like the undercover agents of the universe, working behind the scenes to keep galaxies spinning and the cosmos in order.

Dark energy, on the other hand, might be the universe’s version of anti-gravity – a force that’s pushing everything apart. Think of it as the cosmic equivalent of your favorite cartoon character running off a cliff and somehow staying afloat. Scientists have cooked up theories involving quantum fields and vacuum energy, but pinning down dark energy is like trying to nail jelly to a wall.

To hunt down these elusive entities, scientists have rolled out the big guns – and by guns, I mean colossal detectors and telescopes. The Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is like the universe’s ultimate science fair project, smashing particles together at ludicrous speeds to see what secrets pop out. Space telescopes like the Hubble and the upcoming James Webb are the cosmic paparazzi, snapping pics of the universe's red carpet events to catch dark matter and dark energy in action.

But even with all this high-tech wizardry, detecting dark matter and dark energy is trickier than convincing your parents that video games are educational. We’re talking about stuff that doesn’t interact with light, making it essentially invisible. It’s like trying to catch a ninja who’s also a ghost. Yet, with every experiment and observation, we get a smidge closer to understanding these cosmic ninjas.

Now, what does all this mean for science education and our understanding of the universe? Buckle up, because this is where it gets wild. Dark matter and dark energy aren’t just footnotes in the cosmic story; they’re the plot twists that change everything. They shape the structure of the universe, influencing galaxy formation, cosmic microwave background radiation, and even the ultimate fate of everything we know. It’s like discovering that the secret ingredient in grandma’s famous pie recipe is something you’ve never even heard of – it changes your whole perspective.

The implications are profound. If we crack the dark matter and dark energy codes, we could revolutionize our understanding of physics, potentially leading to new technologies that make today’s sci-fi look like child’s play. Imagine harnessing dark energy to power spaceships or using dark matter as the ultimate stealth tech. The future could be stranger and more fantastic than any blockbuster movie.

In conclusion, the quest to unravel the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy is the ultimate scientific odyssey – an adventure filled with intrigue, discovery, and mind-boggling revelations. As we continue to probe the cosmic shadows, each piece of evidence brings us closer to the truth, turning science education into a thrilling narrative that rivals the best Hollywood thrillers. So, stay curious, my fellow cosmic detectives, because the universe has many more secrets to spill, and we’re just getting started on this wild ride through the dark!

[codeapprentice]

Greetings

Technology is magic, and I want to learn all the necessary incantations in order to create beautiful projects!

So far I know what classes are, and I can make a mean switch statement in C, C++ AND C#, so it comes as no surprise that I signed up to participate in an app making contest that's due in about one month.

I opened android studio and it scared me.

If anyone has any cool resources (doesn't have to be app dev related, I wanna learn anything and everything), I would greatly appreciate it. So far I've heard words such as kotlin and jetpack compose so I've been meaning to get into those.

After the app thingy is done, it's gonna be game making time babyyyyy.

I'll be using this blog to track my progress every day, and anytime I manage to do anything, it'll be a huge achievement for me :D

[themorningnewsinformer]

Apple Expands Swift to Android: New Android Workgroup Formed

In a major move for cross-platform development, Apple is officially expanding support for Swift for Android. The company announced the creation of a new Swift Android Workgroup, a step that promises to streamline app development across iOS and Android using Apple’s own programming language. This initiative opens up a new world of opportunities for developers aiming to build high-performance,…

[boltuix]

Excited to share Compose M: Kotlin Multiplatform UI Library 2025 – a game-changer for building sleek, responsive Android apps with Jetpack Compose!

This Kotlin-based UI library by BoltUIX offers:

✅ 300+ pre-built screens

☀️ Dynamic light/dark mode theming

🎨 Material Design 3 compliance

📱 Cross-device support (phones, tablets, foldables)

[archoneddzs15]

Sega Mega CD - Game no Kanzume - Sega Games Can volume 2

Title: Game no Kanzume - Sega Games Can volume 2 / ゲームのかんづめ Ｓｅｇａ　Ｇａｍｅｓ　Ｃａｎ　ＶＯＬ.２

Developer/Publisher: Sega CS

Release date: 18 March 1994

Catalogue No.: G-6033

Genre: Various

Volume 2 of the Sega Games Can and this time features a much nicer interface with a better selection of Sega Game Toshokan games ranging from shooters, platformers, and action. There are also the next four sections of Phantasy Star II Text Adventures. In total a whopping 12 different titles, all with music composed by Jun Senoue for all you Crush 40 fans.

The games list is as follows.

Shi no Meikyuu Labyrinth of Death (Fatal Labyrinth, also released in the West just like Flicky, and again, God knows how many compilations this game has been on)

Putter Golf (an alright golf game even if it only involves putt'ing somehow)

Medal City (an alternative to Caesars Palace on the Sega Genesis?)

16t (drop 16-tonne weights to kill the "bugs".... I think)

Robot Battler (think of it as a top-down Virtual On without the gunplay)

Teddy Boy Blues (who remembers that game on the Master System? An absolute classic)

Aworg: Hero in the Sky (a nice aerial jetpack sort of game)

Doki Doki Penguin Land MD (no Pingu's were harmed here)

...and four more Phantasy Star II Text Adventures.

[coffeeworldsasaki]

The way I almost died trying to do just this with jetpack compose when I made a lot more complex UIs with xml 🥲

[linuxgamenews]

Get Ready for WOLFHOUND: A Sci-Fi WWII Metroidvania 

WOLFHOUND sci-fi WWII Metroidvania game is coming to Linux, Steam Deck, Mac, and Windows PC. Thanks to the creative magic of Bit Kid, Inc. Due to make its way onto Steam. Big news from IGN Live recently: Bit Kid, the devs behind Chasm, just released some info on their new game, WOLFHOUND. This sci-fi WWII Metroidvania is full of some serious heat and is due to launch on Linux and Steam Deck. So, here’s the details. A secret Nazi base has been discovered in the weird and wild Bermuda Triangle, and who’s up for the mission? None other than Capt. Chuck WOLFHOUND Rossetti, the wise cracking, no-nonsense soldier who always has his buddies’ backs. When an Allied ship goes missing, Chuck gets the call to dive into this uncharted island. All due to uncover the enemy’s secrets, and bring our boys home. But this island isn’t just any island. It's crawling with nightmarish creatures – think mutant insects, zombies, and other twisted creations from a mad Axis scientist. Chuck’s got his hands full with this eerie, danger-filled mission.

WOLFHOUND Announcement Trailer

As you journey through WOLFHOUND, you’ll be scavenging for weapons and ammoon the island. Due to take down Axis soldiers and these monstrous foes. Discover the sinister experiments of Dr. Steiner and turn his own tech against him. Feel the power of the railgun, soar with a jetpack, and explore new areas with gravity boots. From sky piercing castles to crystal caverns hiding wicked mysteries, the adventure is intense. Bit Kid, known for Chasm's procedurally-generated depths, decided to switch things up this time. They’ve created a single, intricately-designed world, packed with detail for WOLFHOUND. They’ve teamed up with artists from the Shantae series, Freedom Planet 2, and Sparklite. There is also a heroic chiptune soundtrack by RushJet1 (Cave Story+, Alwa’s Legacy, PewDiePie's Tuber Simulator).

Here are some features:

Explore a massive, hand-crafted island with 10 interconnected areas.

Experience retro gaming vibes with challenging 2D mechanics and authentic pixel art (320x180 native res). WOLFHOUND is also available in 4K with sharp pixels or CRT effects.

Use cutting-edge tech like an upgradable jetpack for new strategies to overcome obstacles.

Wield deadly weaponry from typical firearms to experimental weapons like Rail Guns and Flamethrowers.

Upgrade your arsenal with modified gun parts and special ammo types.

James Petruzzi, the founder and lead developer at Bit Kid, says, "I’ve always loved retro games and pixel art. We’re diving deep into the NES and 8-bit style, with an authentic 8-bit color palette, 320x180 pixel resolution, and a soundtrack composed in Famitracker." So get ready, WOLFHOUND sci-fi WWII Metroidvania is coming to Linux, Mac, Windows PC, and Steam Deck. It’s going to be epic, and I can’t wait to dive in. Be sure to Wishlist it on Steam. Release date TBD.

[net-craft]

Top Trends that Will Rule Android App Development in 2023

Android is the world’s most widely used mobile operating system, with more than 3 billion active devices and over 80% market share. Android app development is a fast-paced and innovative field, with new technologies, features, and best practices emerging every year.

Kotlin Multiplatform

Kotlin is a modern and concise programming language that is designed to run on multiple platforms, such as Android, iOS, web, desktop, and server. Kotlin Multiplatform is a feature of Kotlin that allows developers to share common code across different platforms, while still using native libraries and frameworks for each platform. This can reduce development time and cost, as well as improve code quality and maintainability.

Jetpack Compose

Jetpack Compose is a new UI toolkit for Android that simplifies the process of building modern and beautiful user interfaces. Jetpack Compose is based on declarative programming, which means that developers can describe what the UI should look like, rather than how to create it. Jetpack Compose also supports state management, animations, themes, navigation, testing, and accessibility features.

Machine Learning

Machine learning is the branch of artificial intelligence that enables computers to learn from data and perform tasks that would normally require human intelligence. Machine learning can be used to enhance various aspects of Android apps, such as personalization, recommendation, voice recognition, image processing, natural language processing, and more. Machine learning can also help developers optimize their apps for performance, security, and user experience.

Wear OS

Wear OS is Google’s operating system for smartwatches and other wearable devices. Wear OS allows users to access their favorite apps, notifications, fitness tracking, health monitoring, payments, and more from their wrists. Wear OS also supports Google Assistant, Google Pay, Google Maps, Google Fit, and other Google services. Wear OS has been undergoing major improvements in recent years, such as faster performance, better battery life, new design language, and more compatibility with other devices.

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