My Technology Stack

Over the years as an Android developer, I’ve worked with various technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns. Here’s an overview of my current technology stack and the tools I use in my day-to-day development.

Programming Languages

Kotlin

My primary language for Android development. Kotlin’s concise syntax, null safety, and interoperability with Java make it an excellent choice for modern Android applications.

Java

While I primarily use Kotlin now, I have extensive experience with Java and still work with it when maintaining legacy codebases or when integrating with Java-heavy libraries.

Android Development

Android SDK

The foundation of all Android development. I’m well-versed in the Android SDK APIs, lifecycle management, and platform-specific features across different API levels.

Jetpack Compose

Google’s modern toolkit for building native UI. I use Compose for creating beautiful, responsive user interfaces with less boilerplate code.

Architecture Patterns

MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel)

My preferred architectural pattern for Android applications. MVVM provides clear separation of concerns and works excellently with Android’s lifecycle-aware components.

Clean Architecture

I implement clean architecture principles to create maintainable, testable, and scalable applications with proper dependency inversion.

Networking & Data

Retrofit

My go-to library for handling REST API calls. Retrofit’s type-safe HTTP client makes network operations straightforward and reliable.

Room

Google’s SQLite abstraction library. I use Room for local data persistence, taking advantage of its compile-time verification and seamless integration with other Jetpack components.

SQLite

The underlying database engine for Android local storage. While I primarily use Room, understanding SQLite is crucial for database optimization and debugging.

Concurrency & Async Operations

Coroutines

Kotlin Coroutines for handling asynchronous operations. They provide a more readable and maintainable way to handle concurrent operations compared to traditional callback approaches.

Media & Playback

ExoPlayer

Google’s media player library for complex media playback scenarios. I’ve used ExoPlayer for building video streaming applications with custom controls and adaptive streaming.

Cross-Platform

KMP (Kotlin Multiplatform)

For sharing business logic across different platforms while maintaining native UI experiences.

Both traditional Android Navigation Component and Compose Navigation for handling app navigation flows in a type-safe manner.

APIs & Integrations

TMDB API

The Movie Database API for accessing movie and TV show information. I’ve integrated this API in several entertainment-focused applications.

This technology stack represents my current expertise and the tools I’m most comfortable working with. I’m always exploring new technologies and staying updated with the latest developments in the Android ecosystem.