15 Things I Learned Switching from iOS to Android Development
15 Things I Learned Switching from iOS to Android Development
August 2, 2022 09:30 AM 10:15 AM General Session
After 8 years working steadfastly as an iOS dev, I jumped ship over to Android. This talk will cover three areas of learnings:
- Technical: The reason for the season. Our stack includes Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and coroutines. This section will cover what I’ve learned about Android’s cutting-edge technology, how it differs from that of iOS, and what both new devs and seasoned ones might be surprised to realize about Android when they take a step back.
- Process: No dev is an island. We’re building the Android app of our product from the ground up, whereas the iOS app has existed for years. During this section, I will discuss how we’ve learned to create processes that work for our small team, negotiate scope with design and product, and tap into prior art from the existing app.
- Personal: I’ve learned a ton about how to learn and managing the pain of growth. Here I’ll share some practical tips with you about leveling up.