This artical is a quick introduction into setting up the Gemini API client SDK on Android to perform Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on images. Let’s jump straight in: The Gemini API gives you access to…
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Emoji error! Using the latest Compose with compileSDK < 34
Wanting to use the latest versions of Compose, but your app compileSdk is falling behind? I’ve been there! If you have a compileSdk < 34 but want to use Compose version > 1.5.0 you’ll come…
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Setting JDK level in Android Gradle builds
The correct, complete, 2024, settings to configure the Java version in Gradle for Android.
Set Activity Screen Brightness without Permission
I wanted to brighten the screen, but all articles said you needed Android permissions. Codswallop! Here’s how!
build.gradle.kts conversion for Android Studio Empty Activity
Quick blog posting showing you the build.gradle.kts version of the default build.gradle file from the “empty activity” Android Studio template. This post will go stale fast, get it whilst its hot. 🙂 The original templates…
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Android Job Interview – Take-Home Test Cheat Sheet
Learn the steps needed in a typical Android take home test. Giving you the tools and knowledge you need to ace this part of any Android interview process.
Proven Prepping for Easy Android Interviews in 2023
This post aims to demystify some of the steps in a typical Android interview process. We’ll discuss steps, strategies, targets and solutions. Getting you better prepared to get your next Android role. This blog is…
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