Creating Rich Interactions with Custom Gestures in Compose

<p>In the world of mobile app development, creating rich and intuitive user interactions is crucial for delivering a top-notch user experience. In this blog, we’ll explore how to use custom gestures in Jetpack Compose to build beautiful and engaging interactions for your Android app. By the end of this article, you’ll be able to reason about and easily implement custom gestures in your own projects.</p> <h2>Terminology in Jetpack Compose</h2> <p>Before we dive into custom gestures, let’s clarify some terminology in Jetpack Compose. Android app development has evolved, and it’s not limited to just phones with touch interaction anymore. To be inclusive of various form factors and input types, Jetpack Compose uses a more general term called “pointer” to refer to any type of input used for pointing at elements on your screen. A pointer allows users to perform gestures.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/@meet30997/in-the-world-of-mobile-app-development-creating-rich-and-intuitive-user-interactions-is-crucial-601c43b93ebe"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>