30-days plan to master Jetpack Compose with resources and three practice projects
Tags: android, androiddev, kotlin, compose
Published: 2024-05-21 16:25:03

Jetpack Compose is the modern toolkit for building native Android UI, offering a declarative approach that simplifies UI development. This 30-day plan is designed to help you master Jetpack Compose, providing a structured learning path with essential resources and practical projects. By the end of this challenge, you’ll be proficient in building sophisticated, high-performance Android applications with Jetpack Compose.


## Week 1: Fundamentals of Jetpack Compose

 Day 1-2: Introduction to Jetpack Compose

- Reading: [Jetpack Compose Overview](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/documentation)
- Video: [Introduction to Jetpack Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awcRfa1e3h0)
- Practice: [Set up a new project with Jetpack Compose](https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/compose/tooling/relay/android-project-setup#:~:text=Create%20a%20new%20Compose%20project&text=To%20start%2C%20create%20a%20project,Give%20your%20project%20a%20name.).

Day 3-4: Basic Composables

- Reading: [Basic Composables](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/tutorial)
- Video: [Building UIs with Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urw1D9UsA6k)
- Practice: [Create a simple UI with Text, Button, and Image composables](https://medium.com/smartherd/jetpack-compose-button-outlined-button-and-text-button-4f8e1e41bcf).

Day 5-6: Layouts in Compose

- Reading: [Layouts in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/layouts)
- Video: [Layouts and Modifiers in Jetpack Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Uqo7cZRrDc)
- Practice: [Build a UI with Column, Row, and Box layouts](https://developer.android.com/develop/ui/compose/layouts/basics?hl=en).

Day 7: Modifiers

- Reading: [Modifiers in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/modifiers)
- Video: [Understanding Modifiers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IL3abpF5fEY)
- Practice: [Experiment with different modifiers to style your UI components](https://proandroiddev.com/what-can-advanced-lesser-known-modifiers-do-for-your-ui-9c76855bced6)

## Week 2: State Management and Navigation
Day 8-9: State in Compose

- Reading: [State in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/state)
- Video: [State and State Hoisting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJY8nuYUMzM)
- Practice: Build a simple counter app to understand state management.

Day 10-11: Navigation in Compose

- Reading: [Navigation in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/navigation)
- Video: [Navigation with Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtvWkRR1yt0)
- Practice: Create a multi-screen app using Jetpack Navigation
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Day 12-13: Theming and Styling

- Reading: [Theming in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/theming)
- Video: [Theming in Jetpack Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHeLW5Uge4k)
- Practice: Apply custom themes and styles to your Compose app.

Day 14: Animation

- Reading: [Animation in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/animation)
- Video: [Animations in Jetpack Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vwYi5BcfN94)
- Practice: Create basic animations like fade-in, fade-out, and scaling.

## Week 3: Advanced Topics and First Project

Day 15-16: Advanced State Management

- Reading: [Advanced State and Side-Effects](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/side-effects)
- Video: [Side-Effects in Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmfwueLt3Kw)
- Practice: Implement side-effects handling in your app.

Day 17-18: Lists and Grids

- Reading: [Lazy Lists and Grids](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/lists)
- Video: [LazyColumn and LazyRow](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ah8mhDW3VAE)
- Practice: Create a list and grid view with lazy components.

Day 19-20: Custom Composables

- Reading: [Creating Custom Composables](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/custom)
- Video: [Custom Composables](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fNfH5_vIzs)
- Practice: Build a custom composable and integrate it into your app.

Day 21: Accessibility

- Reading: [Accessibility in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/accessibility)
- Video: [Making Apps Accessible](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae7-A1tNgfU)
- Practice: Ensure your app is accessible by adding appropriate accessibility tags.

## Week 4: Projects and Deployment

Day 22-23: First Project - ToDo List App

Project: Build a ToDo list app with basic CRUD operations.
Focus: Use state management, navigation, and theming.

Day 24-25: Second Project - Weather App

Project: Create a weather app that fetches data from an API.
Focus: Implement lazy lists, custom composables, and side-effects.

Day 26-27: Third Project - E-commerce App

Project: Develop a basic e-commerce app with product listing and cart functionality.
Focus: Use advanced navigation, animations, and accessibility features.

Day 28: Testing

- Reading: [Testing in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/testing)
- Video: [Testing Jetpack Compose UIs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxxlVJlb2DM)
- Practice: Write unit and UI tests for your Compose components
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Day 29: Performance Optimization

- Reading: [Performance in Compose](https://developer.android.com/jetpack/compose/performance)
- Video: [Optimizing Jetpack Compose](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cROZsw7Aqyk)
- Practice: Profile and optimize your Compose app for better performance.

Day 30: Deployment and Publishing

- Reading: [Deploying Your Compose App](https://developer.android.com/studio/publish)
- Video: [Publishing Your App](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT6MHto_6mw)
- Practice: Prepare and publish your app to the Play Store.


This guide ensures a deep understanding of Jetpack Compose, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience through real-world projects. 

Happy coding!!!