PinnedMy Android Developer StoryI started working full-time as a Java developer after graduating in 2009. It was around that time that I got to learn about Google developer technologies, especially Android. There weren’t much Android phones yet but I had believed Android will be the future. …Android4 min read
Dec 28, 2021Advent of Code 2021 in KotlinAdvent of Code is the advent calendar for programmers. A puzzle is posted every day which you can solve with the programming language of your choice. It started in 2015 and I have already seen it for years. However, I have been reluctant to join because I feel I don’t…Advent Of Code3 min read
Published in Nerd For Tech·Apr 17, 2021Android Dev Challenge: Jetpack ComposeWith the release of the beta of Jetpack Compose, Android’s modern toolkit for building native UI, an Android Developer Challenge was announced. There were four weekly challenges which involves using Jetpack Compose to build Android apps. I decided to join the contest to check out Jetpack Compose. Week 1: Puppy Adoption App The first challenge…Android App Development2 min read
Mar 15, 2021Co-Authoring The Book How to Build Android Apps with KotlinHow to Build Android Apps with Kotlin, the book I have co-authored has been published last month. With it, you can build your knowledge, skills, and confidence by working on realistic examples, practical exercises, and challenging activities. …Android3 min read
Published in ProAndroidDev·Jul 6, 2020Opting in Existing Apps to Google Play App SigningApp Signing by Google Play has been around since 2017. With App Signing, Google manages your app signing keys and uses it to sign your APKs for distribution. Enrolling your app in App Signing is optional. …Android App Development5 min read
Jun 28, 2020Android 11 Meetup with GDG PhilippinesGoogle launched the Android 11 Beta with pages, videos, and other resources on June 10. They also announced the 11 Weeks of Android. Each week focuses on a specific topic and they will release more content relevant to it. …Android1 min read
Published in ProAndroidDev·May 17, 2020Managing Android Studio with the Toolbox AppAs an Android developer, you’re most likely using Android Studio for development. Installing, updating, and uninstalling, especially you have several variants, is sometimes time consuming and can distract us from coding. I recently learned something which can help make this easier for developers, the Toolbox App. Toolbox App is a…Android Studio3 min read
Nov 19, 2017Google Developer Group PhilippinesToday (November 19) is the tenth anniversary of GDG Philippines. Google Developer Group (GDG) Philippines is a group of enthusiastic Filipino developers interested to collaborate and learn more about new technologies. It is the second oldest GDG in the world. Happy 10th year GDGPH! I was one of the community…Gdg3 min read
Sep 12, 2017Developing Apps for Google AssistantGoogle Assistant is your own personal Google. It’s one Assistant that’s ready to help you get things done, no matter where you are or what device you’re using. With it, you can have a natural conversation and ask questions, take actions and do more. Developers can create applications for…Google Assistant2 min read
Jun 11, 2017Google I/O 2017: What’s New for Android DevelopersGoogle I/O 2017 was held in Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, California on May 17–19. There were a lot of announcements and new stuff from the event. Here are some of the new things relevant for Android developers: Android Go Android Go is Android (starting with the O release) optimized to…Android3 min read
