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Kotlin Multiplatform Library
The following blog post is an overview on Kotlin Multiplatform libraries by the KMP experts, Touchlab. You'll find a. list of recommended libraries we use today for Kotlin Multiplatform development (including some of our own) b. video recording of Kevin presenting at...
Kotlin Multiplatform Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Kotlin Multiplatform for an existing app? Sam: Yes, being able to optionally share even small parts of your application lets you plug KMP in where it makes the most sense for you. What Kotlin Multiplatform libraries is Touchlab using today? Touchlab’s...
Introduction to Kotlin Multiplatform
Introduction to Kotlin Multiplatform Using the Kotlin language to program logic that can be used on all platforms of your app, it creates common logic that the native UI of any app can call upon. KMP is really about pragmatic programming to help meet the growing...
7 ways to convince your engineering manager to pilot Kotlin Multiplatform
We hear similar stories when we speak to mobile developers interested in a Kotlin Multiplatform pilot for their team. The story goes something like: You’re a developer. You’ve seen the growing momentum that Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) is gaining in the developer...
Kotlin Multiplatform in Five Minutes or Less: Expect / Actuals Statements
If you’re reading this you’ve probably heard a lot about Kotlin Multiplatform, but aren’t sure where to start. The platform is evolving fast, which means a lot of the docs are out of date, and/or can be a little overwhelming. But nobody likes reading the directions,...
Musings on the Current State of Kotlin Multiplatform (Q3 ’19)
I’ve spent a lot of time chatting in Slack and on Twitter about the state of Kotlin Multiplatform. These are usually piecemeal conversations but often center around common themes. To spread the word better and help streamline these conversations, I’m going to write...
How does Kotlin Multiplatform stack up against other solutions? Our scorecard, explained.
In my last article, I explained the reasons why you should try Kotlin Multiplatform -- not because it can do everything, but precisely because it can’t. It doesn’t do UI, or even attempt to. It does, however, do one thing really well: code business logic for iOs or...
Kotlin Multiplatform Tutorial: Two Apps in Less than Five Minutes with KMP
If you’re reading this you’ve probably heard a lot about Kotlin Multiplatform, but aren’t sure where to start. The platform is evolving fast, which means a lot of the docs are out of date, and most of the tutorials seem to walk you through setting up projects and...
Kotlin Multiplatform Can’t Do It All. Which is Exactly Why You Should Try It!
Before I begin, I want to be clear that all tools are created to solve problems, but none of them solve all problems. If your development team is in a hurry, or high-quality UI is not a major priority, go ahead and choose an ‘end-to-end’ development platform like...
7 Questions about The Touchlab Refactory (incremental refactoring with Kotlin Multiplatform)
Transcript and vide below Question 1. What is The Touchlab Refactory? Kevin: Touchlab Refactory is an incremental refactoring service that we provide for our clients. Over the years at Touchlab we have done this for a number of clients where we come in and we...
A Multiplatform Case Study for an Inclusive Virtual Try-on Experience
Getting Started: At Touchlab, it is typical for us to take on leads and projects that are new to us. We’ve worked on hardware, watch faces- all kinds of things- with no previous experience; we embrace the challenge and rise to it. It is atypical, however, for client...
A First Time Speaker’s Journey from CFP to Stage
One Week to Decide On October 29, I found out The Lead Developer New York had open CFPs -- and the deadline was November 5. I sent a slack message to my team saying “I’d love for us to send proposals regarding how multiplatform development, specifically kotlin...
Accelerating Development with Kotlin Multiplatform
When leading a team of iOS and Android developers and creating the same application for both platforms, you are bound to face one (or all) of these issues: 1. PRODUCT: Tech debt and architecture issues are slowing development Your team is having difficulty adding new...
Touchlab & Square Collaborating on Kotlin Multiplatform
My professional career started in college with Java 1.0. I started working during the bright Write-Once-Run-Anywhere heyday. We were finally going to get one platform! Well, we know how that went. Java failed as a consumer UI platform. However, as a vehicle of...
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