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Weather App

Development with
Kotlin and Jetpack
Compose
This presentation explores the development of a weather
application using Kotlin and the powerful Android Jetpack
Compose framework.
by Venu Sawant, Pushkar Singh and Saud Sh
Understanding the Android Jetpack
Compose Framework
Jetpack Compose is a modern toolkit for building native Android UIs. It simplifies UI
development with a declarative approach, allowing you to describe your UI as a function
of your data.
Declarative UI
Define UI as functions of data, making it easier to understand and maintain.

Composable Functions
Build UI elements as composable functions, which can be reused and combined.

State Management
Efficiently manage UI state using composable functions and recomposition.

Interoperability
Seamlessly integrate with existing Android Views and Jetpack libraries.
Setting Up the Development Environment
Before embarking on your development journey, ensure you have the necessary tools
and libraries installed. This includes setting up Android Studio with the latest Kotlin and
Jetpack Compose support.

1 Install Android Studio


Download and install the latest version of Android Studio.

2 Set Up Kotlin Support


Ensure Kotlin is enabled in your Android Studio settings.

3 Install Jetpack Compose


Add the Jetpack Compose dependencies to your project's build file.

4 Create a New Project


Create a new Android Studio project with a Jetpack Compose template.
Designing the User Interface with
Jetpack Compose
Jetpack Compose offers a wealth of composable functions for building a beautiful
and functional user interface for your weather app. Design a layout that is
intuitive and visually appealing.

1 Weather Icon
Display a relevant weather icon representing current conditions.

2 Temperature
Show the current temperature, both Fahrenheit and Celsius.

3 Location
Display the user's current location or a chosen location.

4 Forecast
Present a 5-day or 7-day forecast with daily high and low temperatures.
Fetching Weather Data from APIs
To populate your weather app with real-time data, you'll need to integrate with a weather API.
Choose an API that provides accurate and comprehensive weather data.

API Selection API Integration Data Parsing

Explore popular weather Utilize a networking library Parse the JSON or XML
APIs like OpenWeatherMap, like Retrofit or Volley to response from the API to
Weatherbit, or Dark Sky. make API calls. extract the necessary
weather data.
1. OpenWeatherMap
2. Weatherbit
3. Dark Sky
Handling User Interactions and Gestu
Enhance the user experience by implementing smooth and intuitive
interactions. This includes handling user inputs, gestures, and events.

Button Clicks
Handle clicks on buttons to view more details or change settings.

Swiping
Implement swiping gestures to navigate between screens or sections.

Touch Events
Respond to touch events on different UI elements to trigger actions.
Implementing Location Services
Enable location services to personalize the weather experience. Users can view weather data
based on their current location or a chosen location.

Permission Request Obtain the user's permission to access their location.

Location Provider Use the Fused Location Provider for


efficient and accurate location data.

Location Updates Receive updates when the user's location changes.


Displaying Weather Forecasts and Alerts
Present weather forecasts in a user-friendly format, including daily and hourly
predictions. Implement alerts for severe weather conditions.

Daily Forecast
Show daily high and low temperatures, weather icons, and precipitation.

Hourly Forecast
Display hourly temperature, precipitation, and wind speed.

Weather Alerts
Notify users about severe weather conditions like storms or extreme temperatures.
Optimizing Performance and
Battery Life
Ensure your weather app performs smoothly and efficiently. Optimize
for battery life to prevent excessive power consumption.

1 Network Calls
Use caching to reduce unnecessary network requests.

2 Image Optimization
Compress images to minimize data usage and load time.

3 Background Processes
Minimize background tasks to preserve battery life.

4 UI Performance
Use efficient Jetpack Compose techniques to avoid UI jank.
Deploying the Weather App to the Google
Play Store
Once your weather app is ready, prepare it for deployment on the Google Play Store. Follow the
necessary steps to publish your app.

App Submission Store Listing


Upload your app's APK file to the Play Store Console.
Create a compelling store listing with an eye-
catching icon, description, and screenshots.

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