In the previous two tutorials, you've learned how to set up custom fonts on Android the modern way. Either as fixed font style (such as Noto Serif bold) or as font family (such as Noto serif in several weights). However, so far you've only used XML designs to configure app …

In the last tutorial, we've explored the modern way of implementing custom fonts on Android. However, it broke the support for dynamically changing the font style and weights (for example, bold or italic). In this tutorial, we'll fix this drawback and configure a font family with different styles. {{outline}} {{video} …

Last week we’ve learned about CoreOS’ components and technologies within the ecosystem. This week, we’re directly diving into the practical part and get our hands dirty. If you read the first post, you already know that CoreOS is an operating system geared towards high-availability. Setting up a cluster …

After looking at various Android Quick Tips, this week we'll look at a few more of our favorite productivity tips for Android Studio. {{outline}} Shortcuts, Shortcuts, Shortcuts Shortcuts are the single most important "hack" for developer productivity. Your development time is valuable, and often, when you're in the flow, your …

Android Studio Productivity In the first post in our Android Quick Tips series we looked at Android's TextView class and helpers. In the second post we'll look at our centerpiece of Android programming: the Android Studio IDE. {{outline}} Android Studio is based on IntelliJ, which is a fantastic foundation for …

Most Android developers use the preview functionality of their IDE to see a live version of their XML layouts. Complex designs can be hard to grasp and to adjust. With the preview, you generally are able to get an overview of the layout simulated on a real device within seconds, …