Hey, my name is Alex

Hey, my name is Alex

I'm an Android engineer who likes learning, sharing knowledge, and breaking complex concepts into easily understandable chunks.

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Jetpack Compose: Divider
Jetpack Compose

Jetpack Compose: Divider

This article covers using and customizing the “Dividers” components from the "Material 2" and "Material 3" libraries in the Jetpack Compose. In addition to that, we will explore the difference between implementation of the Divider, HorizontalDivider and VerticalDivider.
Alex Zhukovich 4 min read
Not all UI tests are the same
Android Testing

Not all UI tests are the same

The article explores different types of UI testing, such as end-to-end testing, UI testing with fake data, pixel perfection testing, and accessibility testing. The article also includes information on how to get started with UI testing in any project.
Alex Zhukovich 8 min read
Jetpack Compose: Switch
Jetpack Compose

Jetpack Compose: Switch

This article covers creating and customizing the "Switch" component in Jetpack Compose for enabling/disabling features. It explores differences between "Material" and "Material 3" libraries, and how to interact with and verify the Switch component's state in UI tests.
Alex Zhukovich 8 min read
How to test Android App Shortcuts
Android Testing

How to test Android App Shortcuts

The "App Shortcuts" feature allows users to access a specific part of the application from the device's home screen. Users can see all available shortcuts by long pressing on the icon of the applications. In this article, we will learn how to test app shortcuts in Android apps.
Alex Zhukovich 5 min read

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