Android databinding, with Kotlin!
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Android databinding, with Kotlin!
Android MVVM with Kotlin At Instil we always strive to apply best practices to any problem we are trying to solve. In the case of Android application architecture, the MVP/MVVM...
Why Android Development Is Better With Kotlin
Introduction Kotlin may be a relatively new language but it’s gaining traction fast and unlike some other languages (e.g. Swift) it feels mature with new major versions introducing features whilst...
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