Talking Kotlin

🚀 Dive into the Compose multiverse with the latest episode of Talking Kotlin! 🌐 In this insightful conversation, our hosts, Seb and Hadi, bring on a special guest, Adriel Café, to discuss two powerful libraries in the Kotlin ecosystem – Lyricist and Voyager. 🎼 Lyricist: The Missing Piece of Jetpack Compose Adriel shares the journey behind Lyricist, an open-source library designed to simplify UI development with Jetpack Compose. Discover how Lyricist leverages sealed classes to enhance navigation, making it an indispensable tool for Compose-based Android apps. 🌍 Voyager: Compose on Warp Speed Get ready for a warp-speed adventure with Voyager! Adriel introduces Voyager, a navigation library for Compose Multiplatform, inspired by Star Trek's Voyager ship. Learn how Voyager simplifies navigation across Android, iOS, desktop, and even the web, supporting Compose Multiplatform projects seamlessly. 🤖 Lifecycle Challenges and Stability in Voyager Adriel delves into the challenges of handling lifecycles in Android and how Voyager tackles them. Discover the complexities, experimental APIs, and ongoing efforts to stabilize Voyager for a robust and crash-free navigation experience. 🛠️ Contributing to Open Source and Community Support The trio discusses the importance of open-source contributions, community support, and the fascinating world of Compose Multiplatform. Explore the nuances of transitioning from Android to Compose Multiplatform, and get a closer look at the exciting projects Adriel has been working on. 📚 Resources and Links Mentioned Lyricist: https://github.com/adrielcafe/lyricist Voyager: https://voyager.adriel.cafe/ Adriel's GitHub: https://github.com/adrielcafe Follow Adriel on Twitter: https://twitter.com/adrielcafe 👍 Enjoyed the episode? Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. Have a Kotlin-related topic you'd like us to cover in a future episode? Share your suggestions and join the Kotlin conversation!

🚀 Immerse yourself in the world of Kotlin as the latest podcast episode unveils the inner workings of the Kotlin Foundation! 🎙️ Join Sebastian and Hadi and a stellar lineup of guests, including Ksenia Shneyveys, Trisha Gee, Kevin Galligan, Charles Anderson, and Jeffrey van Gogh, as they share exclusive insights into the foundation's mission, projects, and plans for the future. 🌐 Discover the foundation's inception, core objectives, and impactful collaborations between founding members JetBrains and Google. Gain a deeper understanding of Kotlin's significance in the tech landscape and explore how the foundation is shaping the language's evolution. 🔍 Dive into the intricate workings of the Kotlin Education Committee. Explore their mission to foster the next generation of developers through initiatives like the Google Summer of Code and the Kotlin Multiplatform Contest. Uncover how Kotlin is making its mark in academia, with top universities adopting it as the go-to language for introductory computer science courses. 💼 Hear from representatives of new foundation members, Gradle, Shopify, and Touchlab. Kevin, Charles, and Trisha share valuable perspectives on why their companies joined the Kotlin Foundation and how they contribute to the thriving Kotlin ecosystem. Discover the benefits of membership and how these organizations are actively shaping the future of Kotlin. 💡 Whether you're a seasoned Kotlin developer or just stepping into the world of programming, this podcast episode offers a unique glimpse into the heart of the Kotlin Foundation. Don't miss the chance to stay updated on the latest developments, initiatives, and opportunities within the Kotlin community! 🚀 Like, share, and subscribe to stay connected with the Kotlin community and unlock the full potential of this powerful programming language! The Kotlin Foundation Annual Report 2023 – https://kotl.in/kfr_2023 Kotlin Foundation – https://kotlinfoundation.org/ #KotlinFoundation #Programming #TechPodcast #KotlinCommunity #Google #JetBrains #Gradle #Shopify #Touchlab #KotlinPodcast

Join us in this exciting episode of Talking Kotlin as we dive into the world of Kotlin Multiplatform with three special guests, Mike Nakhimovich, Yigit Boyar, and Matthew Ramotar, the minds behind the popular library 'Store' — a Kotlin Multiplatform library for building network-resilient applications. We explore the journey of 'Store' from its earlier versions to the recently released Store 5, shedding light on the challenges faced in making the library multiplatform. The conversation touches on various topics, from the adoption of Kotlin Multiplatform in different use cases, the integration with other Kotlin ecosystem tools like Molecule, to the challenges and goals ahead for 'Store.' Whether you're an Android developer, Kotlin enthusiast, or just curious about the latest developments in the Kotlin ecosystem, this episode offers valuable insights and a glimpse into the future of Kotlin Multiplatform development.

Welcome to another engaging episode of Talking Kotlin! In this edition, we dive into the dynamic world of Android development with Colin White, the creator of the widely acclaimed Coil library. Join us as we discuss the latest developments, insights, and the exciting roadmap for Coil. 🚀 Highlights from this Episode: Learn about Colin's journey in developing the Coil library. Discover the pivotal role Coil plays in simplifying image loading for Android developers. Get an exclusive sneak peek into the upcoming Coil 3.0, featuring multi-platform support and seamless integration with Jetpack Compose. 🔗 Helpful Links: Coil Library GitHub: github.com/coilkt/coil Follow Colin White on Twitter: @colinwhi 🌐 Connect with the Kotlin Community: https://kotlinlang.org/community/ Kotlin Foundation: https://kotlinfoundation.org/

Dive into the intricate world of microservices with the latest episode of Talking Kotlin, hosted by Sebastian and Hadi . In this engaging conversation, the hosts are joined by Ivan and David, the masterminds behind HTTP4K, to discuss the nuances of simplicity in software development and the often-misunderstood landscape of microservices. The episode kicks off with a discussion about the deceptive allure of complexity in building software. Ivan and David share insights into their roles as consultants, shedding light on the misconception that complexity is synonymous with efficiency. They challenge the industry norm and question whether microservices have become overly complex without a clear reason. As the discussion progresses, the hosts inquire about the scalability and applicability of HTTP4K. Ivan and David emphasize the simplicity of HTTP4K and its efficacy, providing valuable insights into its application in various scenarios. They discuss the importance of understanding application growth and the potential challenges that may arise, such as the need for databases, queues, and caches. At the end, the conversation steers towards structuring applications and the patterns recommended by Ivan and David. They address the significance of mono repos and multi-service testing, highlighting the need for understanding how to construct larger applications. Join the hosts and guests in this thought-provoking episode as they demystify the complexities of microservices and celebrate the elegance of simplicity in software development. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just stepping into the world of microservices, this episode provides valuable insights and a fresh perspective on building robust and scalable software. For more Kotlin insights and exciting discussions, don't miss Talking Kotlin. Subscribe now and stay tuned for upcoming episodes!

In this episode, we talk to Rick Clephas, one of the Kotlin Foundation Grants Program winners and the creator of KMP-NativeCoroutines and KMM-ViewModel. Rick shares how the KMP-NativeCoroutines library came into existence, how it works, and the challenges he faced during its development. We’ve also discussed Rick’s motivation to apply for the grant and how it helps him allocate more time and resources to the project. And finally, watch this episode to see how we reached the decision to rename the KMM-ViewModel library to KMP-ViewModel and the reason behind it. The Kotlin Foundation Grants Program winners: https://kotl.in/j8dckl KMP-NativeCoroutines: https://github.com/rickclephas/KMP-NativeCoroutines KMM-ViewModel: https://github.com/rickclephas/KMM-ViewModel

In this episode, we are talking to engineers from @instaboxglobal who use Compose Multiplatform in Production.

In this episode of Talking Kotlin, we are chatting with Sébastien Deleuze about the promising future and the huge potential of Kotlin for WebAssembly in the browser and beyond.

Does synthesizing a database sound like magic to you? In this episode of Talking Kotlin, we discuss how Synthesized uses Kotlin together with custom DSLs and OpenAPI to do just that! ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SYNTHESIZED – https://www.synthesized.io/ Hurdy-Gurdy – https://github.com/CourseOrchestra/hurdy-gurdy KotlinPoet – https://github.com/square/kotlinpoet Swagger Parser – https://github.com/swagger-api/swagger-parser

Welcome to the latest episode of Talking Kotlin! In this edition, we are thrilled to have Amrita, Kieran, and Zac, as we dive into a detailed discussion on Circuit - a simple, lightweight, and extensible framework for building Kotlin applications that’s Compose from the ground up. If you're interested in learning more about Circuit and how it can help streamline your Kotlin development process, be sure to tune in to this episode of Talking Kotlin! Circuit - https://github.com/slackhq/circuit Amrita – https://amritav.com/ Zac – https://www.zacsweers.dev/ Kieran – https://twitter.com/kierse

In this episode of talking Kotlin, we are talking to Urs Peter about what will happen to Kotlin Coroutines after the arrival of Project Loom in JVM.

What distinguishes a mid-level developer from a senior one, and how do you make the leap? Find out in this episode of Talking Kotlin! Our guest is Marcin Moskala – an experienced developer, trainer, speaker, and author of books on Kotlin. Marcin on Twitter - https://twitter.com/marcinmoskala Marcin's website - https://marcinmoskala.com

This time we talked to Sudarshan Muralidhar and Christian Melchior from MongoDB + Realm about their new multiplatform product that is created to ensure the consistency and consolidation of data across devices and your backend. Sudarshan Muralidhar on Twitter - https://twitter.com/sudssm Christian Melchior on Twitter - https://twitter.com/chrmelchior Realm Kotlin SDK Documentation - https://www.mongodb.com/docs/realm/sd... Atlas Sync documentation - https://www.mongodb.com/docs/atlas/ap...

This time we are talking to Jake Wharton and Saket Narayan about how Kotlin and Compose are used in CashApp and why “it is time for XML to die!”

We chat with Alexey about Kotlin Design Patterns and Best Practices and his recently released book, "Kotlin Design Patterns and Best Practices." Alexey on Twitter – https://twitter.com/alexey_soshin 25% OFF THE BOOK use 25ALEXEY code – https://www.packtpub.com/ KotlinConf'23 – https://kotlinconf.com/

We chat with Raul, Simon, and Alejandro to learn how Arrow adds functional paradigms and safety to Kotlin, and how it aims to influence the future of the language.

We talked to Rares Vlasceanu and Catalin Costache from Adobe about how they handle 70 000 000 000 events per day with the help of Kotlin and Ktor.

iOS developers of your favorite to-do app want Kotlin Multiplatform! Why? In this episode, we talked to Goncalo Silva – CTO of Doist, a company famous for its award-winning to-do list app, Todoist. We covered how Kotlin is used in the company and which parts of the service they share between iOS and Android using Kotlin Multiplatform. But most importantly, we took a deep dive into how they introduced the technology to the development team, and how even their iOS developers came to love Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile. What was their starting point with KMM? Which Kotlin Multiplatform tutorials did they use? How did they decide between Kotlin Multiplatform and Flutter? Want to know the answers to these questions? Check out the full episode! Goncalo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/goncalossilva Doist on GitHub - https://github.com/Doist Doist Careers - https://doist.com/careers

We sit down with the man who made the first Kotlin commit in Android – and who is also a long-time fan of the show, apparently! Yigit Boyar (https://twitter.com/yigitboyar) is working on the Android team at Google, bringing you the libraries you use to write your Android apps.

This Special episode is dedicated to the 5 years anniversary of the Talking Kotlin podcast! Hadi Hariri and Sebastian Aigner discuss how and why the podcast was started, remember funny moments from the past and try to shed some light on what awaits it in the future.