Push notifications have become an essential part of mobile applications, enhancing user engagement and providing timely updates. Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM) is a powerful tool that allows developers to send notifications to their users easily. In this blog, we will walk through the steps to set up push notifications in an Android application using Kotlin … Read more
Introduction Firebase Firestore Firebase Firestore is a powerful NoSQL document-oriented database that allows developers to store and sync data in real time across various platforms. In this guide, we will explore how to create a hierarchical data structure, such as a tree, using Firebase Firestore in a Kotlin-based Android application. NoSQL Databases NoSQL databases are … Read more
The Firebase Realtime Database is a NoSQL cloud database that allows you to store and sync data in real time among all clients. It is ideal for applications that require instantaneous data updates, such as chat applications, collaborative tools, or social media apps. Setting Up Firebase Creating a Firebase Realtime Database Project Adding Your Android … Read more
Firebase Authentication is a service provided by Google Firebase that enables developers to authenticate users into their apps. It supports various authentication methods, including email and password, phone numbers, and federated identity providers like Google, Facebook, and Twitter. In this blog, we’ll explore Firebase Authentication, its various functions, and how to implement them in a … Read more
1. What is – Retrofit Android Kotlin? If you search Retrofit Android Kotlin your search ends here. Retrofit is an HTTP client-side developed by Square. It allows you to define your REST API as a set of Kotlin or Java interfaces and automatically generates the necessary code to make network requests and handle responses. 2. … Read more
Working with files is a common task in many Android applications. Whether you need to read from or write to a file, Android provides a robust set of APIs to handle file operations efficiently. This blog post will explore how to perform file I/O operations in Android using Kotlin, including reading from and writing to … Read more
1. Introduction to SQLite in Android SQLite is an embedded database engine that is self-contained, serverless, and zero-configuration. It’s included in Android by default, making it a convenient choice for apps needing local storage. SQLite supports standard SQL queries, transactions, and data manipulation. 2. Setting Up the Project To start, create a new Android project … Read more
Shared Preferences in Android is a mechanism for storing key-value pairs of primitive data types in a private file. It provides a way to persist simple data across application sessions without the need for a database. In Kotlin, Shared Preferences are often used to save application settings, user preferences, or any other small pieces of … Read more
In Android development, intents play a crucial role in facilitating communication between components, such as activities, services, and broadcast receivers. Intents are essentially messages that can be used to start activities, deliver broadcasts, or start services. They can be broadly classified into two types: explicit and implicit intents. Understanding the differences between these intents and … Read more
Introduction In modern Android development, using ViewPager and TabLayout together is a common way to create swipeable views with tabs. This combination benefits applications that require smooth navigation through different fragments or views, like social media apps, news readers, and more. This blog will guide you through the process of integrating ViewPager and TabLayout I … Read more