Jetpack Compose development for modern Android interfaces
Jetpack Compose is the modern toolkit from Google for building native Android interfaces in Kotlin. It replaces XML layouts with declarative code, which makes screens quicker to build, easier to test and simpler to keep consistent.
With Compose, the interface is described as a function of state, so screens update automatically when data changes and fewer bugs creep in from out-of-sync views. It supports Material Design, theming, animation and previews in Android Studio. It works alongside existing XML views, so migration can be gradual. Like any native Android work, it does not cover iOS; if you need both platforms from one codebase, Flutter or React Native may be a better fit.
What we build with Jetpack Compose
- New native Android app interfaces
- Design systems and themed components
- Gradual migration from XML layouts
- Tablet and foldable layouts
- Animated and interactive screens
Jetpack Compose questions
Do we need to rewrite our Android app to use Compose?
No. Compose and traditional views work together, so new screens can use Compose while existing ones are migrated over time.
Is Compose the same as Compose Multiplatform?
Jetpack Compose is the Android toolkit. Compose Multiplatform extends the same approach to other platforms, which can be an option for sharing interface code.
Is Jetpack Compose fast enough for complex screens?
Yes, when it is used well. We avoid unnecessary recomposition, use lazy lists for long content and measure performance with profiling tools and baseline profiles.
How do you test Compose interfaces?
Compose has its own testing APIs for checking what appears on screen and simulating user actions, and we add screenshot tests to catch unintended visual changes.
Does Compose support accessibility?
Yes. Compose components expose semantics to TalkBack, and we add content descriptions, sensible focus order and adequate touch targets so the app works for everyone.
Can Compose use Material Design and our own brand?
Compose includes Material Design components, and we build a theme with your colours, typography and shapes so every screen stays consistent with your brand.
Does Compose work on tablets and foldables?
Yes. We use adaptive layouts and window size classes so screens rearrange sensibly on larger displays and when a foldable changes posture.
Can we use existing Android libraries with Compose?
Most libraries work alongside Compose, and traditional Android views can be embedded inside Compose screens where a Compose version does not yet exist.
Does using Compose make an app larger?
Compose adds some size, but code shrinking and resource optimisation keep the release build compact, and dropping old view code during migration can offset it.
How long does migrating to Compose take?
It depends on the number and complexity of screens. We usually start with a design system and new features, then migrate existing screens in priority order alongside normal releases.
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