Android Security for Developers
AndroidAs developers, we usually think of security from the perspective of the platform and applications. But we should not forget the humans for whom...
Perfecting Custom Typography in Android
Android Design Front-End Full-Stack WebWhen a custom designed UI is first implemented in an Android build, I often find the styling and nuances of the typography gets lost...
The RxJava Repository Pattern
AndroidWhat happens if a network request is made using RxJava & Retrofit, a user rotates the phone, and the request hasn't completed yet? By...
Mobile is More Than iOS: Why Your Company Needs an Android App
Android ClientsMany companies believe that developing an app for their company means only developing an iOS app. Here are three reasons why you should consider...
What’s New In Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
AndroidChris has been lucky enough to read the 3rd edition of *Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide* early (because he helped write it)...
Writing Android Programming, The 3rd Edition
AndroidWhenever we start a new edition of the Android book, our first question is what you would expect—what new things do we want to...
Building User Interfaces with ConstraintLayout
AndroidWe (/blog/constraintlayout-vs-auto-layout-how-do-they-compare/) in a previous post and compared it to Apple's Auto Layout. Since then, ConstraintLayout has gone from alpha to...
Shades of MVVM
AndroidDepending on who you're talking to, MVVM can mean different things. In this post, I'm going to present a few approaches to MVVM used...
ConstraintLayout vs Auto Layout: How Do They Compare?
Android iOSConstraintLayout and Auto Layout use the same underlying algorithm. How do they differ?
Gearing up for the Third Edition of Android Programming: The Big Nerd Ranch Guide
Android ClientsToday's the day—the schedule is clear, the agenda is set. It's time to start work on a third edition of the Android book.
UI Updates in a Multi-Window World
Android DesignWith the advent of multi-window in Android Nougat, you need to more carefully consider what your UI should be doing when your activity is...
Video: Testing Doze Mode in Android Nougat
AndroidIn this video, Paul Turner expands on his post on (https://nerdranchighq.wpengine.com/blog/diving-into-doze-mode-for-developers/) and walks you through how to test Doze Mode...
