Safal Kumar Ghimire, an enthusiastic Android Engineer originally from Nepal and currently based in Norway, has been advancing his career since 2016. He enjoys building tech things and checking out the latest tech stacks. He likes to travel the world and is a big fan of rock and roll from the ’80s.
Safal Kumar Ghimire
Android Engineer at Block (TIDAL)
Remixing TIDAL App with Jetpack Compose
Join us as we take you behind the scenes of TIDAL's transformation, where we've reimagined our Android app's homepage with the modern beats of Jetpack Compose. This talk will reveal the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of aligning our Android experience with our iOS app, all while enhancing user interaction and architectural design.
We'll kick off by exploring why we decided to revamp our UI approach, striving for a cohesive functionality across platforms. We'll give you an inside look at the hurdles we faced and the victories we celebrated during our migration journey, offering an authentic glimpse into the evolution of our codebase.
Throughout the session, we'll demonstrate how Jetpack Compose has allowed us to streamline and maintain our code more effectively, boosting developer productivity in the process. You'll learn about the tools and methodologies that propelled our team's performance and the favorable outcomes for our users.
Additionally, we'll address the UI performance issues we encountered and the strategies we employed to resolve them, ensuring a smooth and responsive user experience.
As we conclude, we'll share practical takeaways and advice for teams contemplating a switch to Jetpack Compose. By the end of this talk, you'll understand the steps to successfully transition to this UI toolkit and how it can elevate your app development.
So, get ready to remix your UI development approach with us as we delve into TIDAL's journey with Compose. It's time to press play on a session that will tune you into the positive impact of UI development with Compose.