072: App Shortcuts with Andrew Orobator

In this episode, we talk to Android developer Andrew Orobator. He gives us the lowdown on the new feature App Shortcuts that was introduced in Android. We talk about static and dynamic shortcuts, use cases for other shortcuts and how to implement them for your app. We also cover what the feature lacks and things to watch out for, while implementing them. Listen on!

Fragmented also has spanking new music from the super talented Blueprint: you can find out more at [email protected].

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Introducing Auracle: A queue based music player: Andrew's new music player
Implementing Android App shortcuts
Andrew's medium posts
Best productivity tools for Android developers (another article Andrew wrote)

Misc

App shortcuts design guidelines
Konstellation (Kotlin demo app using App Shortcuts)

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