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Using AOSP Kernel Build

In my previous blog, we talked about how to cross-compile Android Kernel, but there is another official way that ODMs use to compile their kernel sources, via AOSP Kernel Build. This blog covers 2 aspects: * Compile using Legacy AOSP Kernel Build * Add support for bazel Kernel Build Bazel is an

Cross-Compiling Android Linux Kernel

When you use your Android device, you're interacting with a complex system that relies heavily on the Linux kernel at its core. But what exactly is the Android Linux kernel, and how does it work? What is Linux Kernel? The Linux kernel is the core component of the

docker

Lessons from a Hack: Securing systems properly when using UFW with Docker

Walk my shoes through how Docker and UFW made me walk into a hack, and what I did to ensure it never happens again.

android

Know Your Hardware: Mastering GPS for Live Location Tracking and Beyond

Our Android devices are packed with powerful hardware, constantly feeding us with valuable information. Learn about GPS (Global Positioning System), which can pinpoint your live location, track your direction and speed, and even measure your altitude.

android

Constraint Layout - Jetpack Compose

Learn more about how you'd go about using a constraint layout when building applications with Jetpack Compose to create layouts with more control and concise code.

android

Android Lifecycle - from the view of Compose

Learn more about not only the core stages of the activity lifecycle and how it impacts or changes with Jetpack Compose, but also how an activity reacts to hardware and software state changes!

blockchain

Unraveling the Blockchain Tapestry: My Development Odyssey

This must be the first post where I actually talk about tech, where I narrate my very own thrilling saga of diving deep into the blockchain universe. It's a story not just of technology but of discovery, learning, and the relentless pursuit of innovation. Here, I'll

maven

Build and Publish multi-module Android library to Maven Central

Learn to build and publish your single or multi-module Android library to Maven Central!

devops

OpenTelemetry: Looking into the black box

Observability has become a cornerstone of modern software development, and OpenTelemetry has emerged as a powerful tool to enable observability and streamline the monitoring of modern software systems. Learn more about it!

finance

Building Dreams and Budgeting Like a Pro: Your Guide to Financial Success

Hey, Financial Trailblazers! Ready to construct your dream castle and budget like a superhero? Like any legendary journey, it's filled with twists, turns, treasures, and traps. Fear not, for I bring you the magical 50-30-20 compass to unleash your superpowers. Let's blaze on! The 50-30-20 Rule:

finance

Unraveling the Market's Mysteries: An Adventurer's Guide to Investing

Hello Financial Adventurers! Ever feel like the stock market is a mysterious land waiting to be explored? Well, grab your compass and put on your explorer's hat, because today, we're diving deep into the intriguing world of investing. From bouncing trampolines to secret languages, let'

finance

Navigating the Financial Future: A Guide to Planning and Investments

In today's ever-changing economic landscape, financial planning and investment are key to achieving financial security and long-term success. Whether you are just starting your career, preparing for retirement, or anywhere in between, understanding how to manage your money can make a significant difference in your quality of life.

css

Supporting dark mode with CSS variables

Incorporating a dark mode into a website is more than just a design trend; it's a crucial aspect of creating a compelling user interface. One of the best ways to support dark mode or custom themes is by utilizing CSS variables. Learn how!

linux

LFX Mentorship for Linux Kernel Bug Fixing

Learn more about the Linux Foundation Mentorship programme, and hear from someone who went through the process.

open-source

Demystifying Open Source Licenses

Open Source licenses are basically a legal way of telling people how your software or creative work can be used, modified, or distributed. Learn more about some popular licenses!

android

Boost Your Android Code Quality With BaseFragment

Fragments play a crucial role in Android development, enabling modular and reusable UI components within an application. However, working with Fragments can sometimes be repetitive and time-consuming. But fear not! BaseFragment is here to help with that.

regex

[^RegEx is Easy]

Regex is short for regular expressions. They are used to validate and/or search for patterns in a given string or text in a flexible way using powerful syntax features like metacharacters.

kotlin

Animate Your Jetpack Compose UI: A Comprehensive Overview

Animations can be a powerful tool for creating engaging and interactive user interfaces. With Jetpack Compose, creating animations has become easier than ever. In this blog post, we'll walk through the basics of using animations in Jetpack Compose and explore some examples to get you started.

kotlin

Introduction to Kotlin

Kotlin is a modern, cross-platform, and easy to learn general purpose programming language. Learn more about it here!

android

Graphics in Jetpack Compose

Graphics in Android has always has been a tricky and abandoned area due its complexity and the setup required to perform even basic drawing. Google saw that and made it easy and simple with the introduction of Jetpack Compose and it's easier API using Canvas. It is like

kotlin

Introduction to Kotlin Coroutines

Before starting out with coroutines, you should about threads. So what is a thread anyway? A thread is a lightweight sub-process that provides us a way to perform background operations without interrupting the UI (User Interface) thread. Why do we need threading? Assume everything happens in a single thread with

flutter

Unleashing the Power of ChatGPT in your Flutter App

Flutter is a popular framework for building beautiful and high-performance mobile applications. It provides a fast and seamless way to develop, test, and deploy apps across multiple platforms. With the advent of artificial intelligence and natural language processing, it is now possible to add voice and text-based conversational interfaces to

aosp

Introduction to AOSP

The Android Open Source Project is an open source development project managed by Google, and anyone is welcome to evaluate and add code and fixes to the source code. Android System Architecture Let's first talk about the layers of an Android device's architecture before delving into

linux

Dual booting Windows and Arch Linux

A guide to install Windows 11 and Arch Linux with dual-boot and custom boot partition size.

android

Going from Native Android to Flutter

Flutter is an open-source UI toolkit created by Google to build and ship beautiful yet powerful applications across platforms with a single codebase. It supports platforms like iOS, macOS, Android, Web, Linux, Windows, and Fuchsia. I have been doing native Android development since 2019, starting with XML and now with