Viktor is quite new to android. Although his first android apps for a research institute were developed in 2012, he has always stayed more of a C++ nerd. This until he joined Paradox Cat GmbH, with a mission to build a custom Android Automotive OS. By now he has had his hands on everything from the kernel, AOSP build system, HALs, and System Services to the actual android applications running in a car.
In his spare time, Viktor is either making music or doing other home projects, exploring all possible technologies not limited to android.
Viktor Mukha
Paradox Cat GmbH, Principal Software Architect
Custom Launcher – Why and How do I build one?
What is the very first thing you see when you unlock your android device? In most cases you would be presented with a launcher. The UI of this launcher is crucial to providing the right user experience. Android is running on a vast variety of hardware: smartphones, tablets, TVs, cars, etc.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to implement a custom launcher? Let us take you on a ride with us and play around. Who knows, maybe you will see how to create a launcher for a spacecraft?