Building Adaptive UIs with Android Jetpack Compose: Designing for All Screen Sizes and Devices

Build adaptive Android apps that adjust to different screen sizes, orientations, and device types with Jetpack Compose. In this course, you'll explore responsive layouts for multi-window mode, split-screen, and foldables, leveraging the Compose Material 3 Adaptive Library. Learn to use window size classes for dynamic UI scaling, implement NavigationSuiteScaffold for adaptive navigation, and create flexible two-pane layouts with ListDetailPaneScaffold and SupportingPaneScaffold. Master FlowRow, FlowColumn, and BoxWithConstraints to craft responsive UI components and adapt designs based on device posture using Jetpack WindowManager. Finally, ensure UI consistency with multi-preview annotations and resizable emulators for thorough adaptive testing.

Codelab Objectives

In this codelab, you’ll explore:

  • Understand the importance of adaptive apps
  • Implement responsive layouts for multi-window, split-screen, and foldables
  • Build adaptive UI with Compose Material 3 Adaptive Library
  • Utilize window size classes (Compact, Medium, Expanded) as breakpoints for adjusting UI layouts
  • Use NavigationSuiteScaffold for adaptive bottom bar and rail
  • Create two-pane layouts with ListDetailPaneScaffold
  • Implement adaptive list-detail navigation using NavigableListDetailPaneScaffold
  • Implement a supporting pane layout using SupportingPaneScaffold
  • Use BoxWithConstraints for a responsive UI that adapts to available space
  • Build adaptive UIs with FlowRow and FlowColumn for responsive layouts
  • Adapt UI based on device posture using Jetpack WindowManager for foldables
  • Test adaptive UIs using multi-preview annotations and resizable emulators

Codelab Content

Meet the instructor

Baljeet Singh

Content Author & Course Instructor

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