Understanding the Differences Between Android LiveData and Flow

<p>When it comes to handling asynchronous data streams in Android app development, two popular options are LiveData and Flow. LiveData has been a core part of the Android Architecture Components, while Flow was introduced as a part of Kotlin Coroutines. Both LiveData and Flow offer similar functionalities but with some key differences. In this article, we will explore the characteristics, use cases, and comparison of LiveData and Flow to help you understand when and where to use each of them in your Android projects.</p> <h1><strong>Overview of LiveData</strong></h1> <p>LiveData is a data holder class that is lifecycle-aware, meaning it respects the lifecycle of Android components such as activities and fragments. LiveData provides observable data that can be observed by multiple observers, usually UI components, and automatically updates them when the data changes. LiveData simplifies the management of UI components, as it automatically handles subscription and unsubscription based on the lifecycle state.</p> <p><a href="https://firatgurgur.medium.com/understanding-the-differences-between-android-livedata-and-flow-92a89913d42b"><strong>Learn More</strong></a></p>