Complete Beginner's Guide to Jetpack Compose 🚀

Understanding Composables

A Composable is simply a Kotlin function marked with @Composable that describes part of your UI.

Your First Composable

@Composable
fun WelcomeMessage() {
    Text("Welcome to Jetpack Compose!")
}

That's it! You just created your first UI component.

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Essential Building Blocks

1. Text - Displaying Content

@Composable
fun TextExamples() {
    Column {
        Text("Simple text")
        Text(
            text = "Styled text",
            fontSize = 20.sp,
            fontWeight = FontWeight.Bold,
            color = Color.Blue
        )
    }
}

2. Button - User Interactions

@Composable
fun ButtonExample() {
    var clickCount by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    
    Button(
        onClick = { clickCount++ }
    ) {
        Text("Clicked $clickCount times")
    }
}

3. TextField - User Input

@Composable
fun InputExample() {
    var name by remember { mutableStateOf("") }
    
    Column {
        TextField(
            value = name,
            onValueChange = { name = it },
            label = { Text("Enter your name") }
        )
        Text("Hello, $name!")
    }
}

4. Image - Visual Content

@Composable
fun ImageExample() {
    Image(
        painter = painterResource(id = R.drawable.my_image),
        contentDescription = "Profile picture",
        modifier = Modifier
            .size(100.dp)
            .clip(CircleShape)
    )
}

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Layout Components

Column - Vertical Arrangement

@Composable
fun VerticalLayout() {
    Column(
        horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally,
        verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp)
    ) {
        Text("Item 1")
        Text("Item 2")
        Text("Item 3")
    }
}

Row - Horizontal Arrangement

@Composable
fun HorizontalLayout() {
    Row(
        verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically,
        horizontalArrangement = Arrangement.SpaceBetween
    ) {
        Text("Left")
        Text("Center")
        Text("Right")
    }
}

Box - Stack Layout

@Composable
fun StackLayout() {
    Box {
        Image(painter = painterResource(R.drawable.background))
        Text(
            "Overlay text",
            modifier = Modifier.align(Alignment.Center)
        )
    }
}

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Interactive Components

Checkbox and RadioButton

@Composable
fun SelectionExample() {
    var isChecked by remember { mutableStateOf(false) }
    var selectedOption by remember { mutableStateOf("Option 1") }
    
    Column {
        // Checkbox
        Row(verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically) {
            Checkbox(
                checked = isChecked,
                onCheckedChange = { isChecked = it }
            )
            Text("Accept terms and conditions")
        }
        
        // RadioButtons
        listOf("Option 1", "Option 2", "Option 3").forEach { option ->
            Row(verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically) {
                RadioButton(
                    selected = selectedOption == option,
                    onClick = { selectedOption = option }
                )
                Text(option)
            }
        }
    }
}

Switch and Slider

@Composable
fun ControlsExample() {
    var isEnabled by remember { mutableStateOf(true) }
    var volume by remember { mutableStateOf(50f) }
    
    Column {
        Row(verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically) {
            Text("Enable notifications")
            Switch(
                checked = isEnabled,
                onCheckedChange = { isEnabled = it }
            )
        }
        
        Text("Volume: ${volume.toInt()}")
        Slider(
            value = volume,
            onValueChange = { volume = it },
            valueRange = 0f..100f
        )
    }
}

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Building Reusable Components

Custom Greeting Card

@Composable
fun GreetingCard(name: String, message: String) {
    Card(
        modifier = Modifier
            .fillMaxWidth()
            .padding(8.dp),
        elevation = CardDefaults.cardElevation(defaultElevation = 4.dp)
    ) {
        Column(
            modifier = Modifier.padding(16.dp)
        ) {
            Text(
                text = "Hello, $name!",
                style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineSmall
            )
            Text(
                text = message,
                style = MaterialTheme.typography.bodyMedium,
                modifier = Modifier.padding(top = 4.dp)
            )
        }
    }
}

// Usage
@Composable
fun MyScreen() {
    Column {
        GreetingCard("Alice", "Welcome to our app!")
        GreetingCard("Bob", "Have a great day!")
    }
}

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State Management

Understanding State

In Compose, state is any value that can change over time. When state changes, Compose automatically updates the UI.

@Composable
fun Counter() {
    // This state survives recomposition
    var count by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    
    Column(
        horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally
    ) {
        Text(
            text = "Count: $count",
            style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineMedium
        )
        
        Row {
            Button(onClick = { count-- }) {
                Text("-")
            }
            Spacer(modifier = Modifier.width(16.dp))
            Button(onClick = { count++ }) {
                Text("+")
            }
        }
    }
}

State Hoisting

Move state up to parent components for better reusability:

@Composable
fun StatefulCounter() {
    var count by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    StatelessCounter(count = count, onCountChange = { count = it })
}

@Composable
fun StatelessCounter(
    count: Int,
    onCountChange: (Int) -> Unit
) {
    Column(horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally) {
        Text("Count: $count")
        Button(onClick = { onCountChange(count + 1) }) {
            Text("Increment")
        }
    }
}

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Lists and Lazy Loading

LazyColumn for Vertical Lists

@Composable
fun ContactList() {
    val contacts = remember {
        (1..100).map { "Contact $it" }
    }
    
    LazyColumn {
        items(contacts) { contact ->
            ContactItem(contact)
        }
    }
}

@Composable
fun ContactItem(name: String) {
    Card(
        modifier = Modifier
            .fillMaxWidth()
            .padding(horizontal = 16.dp, vertical = 4.dp)
    ) {
        Row(
            modifier = Modifier.padding(16.dp),
            verticalAlignment = Alignment.CenterVertically
        ) {
            Icon(
                Icons.Default.Person,
                contentDescription = null,
                modifier = Modifier.size(40.dp)
            )
            Spacer(modifier = Modifier.width(16.dp))
            Text(name)
        }
    }
}

LazyRow for Horizontal Lists

@Composable
fun ImageGallery() {
    val images = remember { (1..10).map { "Image $it" } }
    
    LazyRow(
        contentPadding = PaddingValues(16.dp),
        horizontalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp)
    ) {
        items(images) { image ->
            Card(
                modifier = Modifier.size(120.dp)
            ) {
                Box(
                    contentAlignment = Alignment.Center
                ) {
                    Text(image)
                }
            }
        }
    }
}

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Navigation

Basic Navigation Setup

// In your MainActivity
@Composable
fun NavigationExample() {
    val navController = rememberNavController()
    
    NavHost(
        navController = navController,
        startDestination = "home"
    ) {
        composable("home") {
            HomeScreen(navController)
        }
        composable("detail/{itemId}") { backStackEntry ->
            val itemId = backStackEntry.arguments?.getString("itemId")
            DetailScreen(navController, itemId)
        }
    }
}

@Composable
fun HomeScreen(navController: NavController) {
    Column {
        Text("Home Screen")
        Button(
            onClick = { navController.navigate("detail/123") }
        ) {
            Text("Go to Detail")
        }
    }
}

@Composable
fun DetailScreen(navController: NavController, itemId: String?) {
    Column {
        Text("Detail Screen - Item: $itemId")
        Button(
            onClick = { navController.popBackStack() }
        ) {
            Text("Go Back")
        }
    }
}

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App Structure with Scaffold

@Composable
fun MyApp() {
    var selectedTab by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    
    Scaffold(
        topBar = {
            TopAppBar(
                title = { Text("My App") },
                actions = {
                    IconButton(onClick = { /* Handle search */ }) {
                        Icon(Icons.Default.Search, contentDescription = "Search")
                    }
                }
            )
        },
        bottomBar = {
            NavigationBar {
                listOf("Home", "Profile", "Settings").forEachIndexed { index, title ->
                    NavigationBarItem(
                        selected = selectedTab == index,
                        onClick = { selectedTab = index },
                        icon = { Icon(Icons.Default.Home, contentDescription = title) },
                        label = { Text(title) }
                    )
                }
            }
        },
        floatingActionButton = {
            FloatingActionButton(
                onClick = { /* Handle FAB click */ }
            ) {
                Icon(Icons.Default.Add, contentDescription = "Add")
            }
        }
    ) { paddingValues ->
        // Main content
        Box(
            modifier = Modifier
                .fillMaxSize()
                .padding(paddingValues),
            contentAlignment = Alignment.Center
        ) {
            when (selectedTab) {
                0 -> Text("Home Content")
                1 -> Text("Profile Content")
                2 -> Text("Settings Content")
            }
        }
    }
}

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Side Effects

LaunchedEffect for One-time Operations

@Composable
fun DataLoadingScreen() {
    var data by remember { mutableStateOf<List<String>>(emptyList()) }
    var isLoading by remember { mutableStateOf(true) }
    
    // This runs only once when the composable enters composition
    LaunchedEffect(Unit) {
        delay(2000) // Simulate API call
        data = listOf("Item 1", "Item 2", "Item 3")
        isLoading = false
    }
    
    if (isLoading) {
        Box(
            modifier = Modifier.fillMaxSize(),
            contentAlignment = Alignment.Center
        ) {
            CircularProgressIndicator()
        }
    } else {
        LazyColumn {
            items(data) { item ->
                Text(item, modifier = Modifier.padding(16.dp))
            }
        }
    }
}

rememberCoroutineScope for Event-triggered Operations

@Composable
fun SnackbarExample() {
    val snackbarHostState = remember { SnackbarHostState() }
    val coroutineScope = rememberCoroutineScope()
    
    Scaffold(
        snackbarHost = { SnackbarHost(snackbarHostState) }
    ) { paddingValues ->
        Column(
            modifier = Modifier
                .fillMaxSize()
                .padding(paddingValues),
            horizontalAlignment = Alignment.CenterHorizontally,
            verticalArrangement = Arrangement.Center
        ) {
            Button(
                onClick = {
                    coroutineScope.launch {
                        snackbarHostState.showSnackbar("Hello from Snackbar!")
                    }
                }
            ) {
                Text("Show Snackbar")
            }
        }
    }
}

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Best Practices for Beginners

1. Start Simple

// Start with basic components
@Composable
fun SimpleGreeting() {
    Text("Hello World!")
}

2. Use Preview for Quick Testing

@Preview
@Composable
fun SimpleGreetingPreview() {
    SimpleGreeting()
}

3. Break Down Complex UIs

@Composable
fun ComplexScreen() {
    Column {
        HeaderSection()
        ContentSection()
        FooterSection()
    }
}

@Composable
private fun HeaderSection() {
    // Header content
}

@Composable
private fun ContentSection() {
    // Main content
}

@Composable
private fun FooterSection() {
    // Footer content
}

4. Use Meaningful Names

// Good
@Composable
fun UserProfileCard(user: User) { }

// Avoid
@Composable
fun Card1(data: Any) { }

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Common Beginner Mistakes to Avoid

1. Don't call side effects directly in composables

   // ❌ Wrong
   @Composable
   fun BadExample() {
       val data = fetchDataFromAPI() // This will run on every recomposition!
   }
   
   // ✅ Correct
   @Composable
   fun GoodExample() {
       var data by remember { mutableStateOf<String?>(null) }
       
       LaunchedEffect(Unit) {
           data = fetchDataFromAPI()
       }
   }
   

2. Remember to use remember for state

   // ❌ Wrong - state will reset on recomposition
   @Composable
   fun BadCounter() {
       var count = mutableStateOf(0)
   }
   
   // ✅ Correct
   @Composable
   fun GoodCounter() {
       var count by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
   }
   

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🎯 Interview Questions & Answers

Basic Level Questions

Q1: What is Jetpack Compose?

Answer: Jetpack Compose is Android's modern UI toolkit that simplifies and accelerates UI development using Kotlin. It uses a declarative programming model where UI is described in code based on the current app state, eliminating the need for XML layouts.

Q2: What are the key benefits of using Jetpack Compose over traditional XML layouts?

Answer:

• Less boilerplate code - More concise UI definitions
• Single language - Everything in Kotlin, no XML switching
• Better performance - Smart recomposition only updates changed parts
• Enhanced animations and theming support
• Easier state management with built-in reactive patterns
• Live previews during development
• Better testability with direct UI component testing

Q3: What is a Composable function? Provide an example.

Answer: A Composable function is a building block of UI in Jetpack Compose, annotated with @Composable that defines how a part of the UI should look and behave.

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun Greeting(name: String) {
    Text(
        text = "Hello, $name!",
        style = MaterialTheme.typography.headlineMedium
    )
}

Q4: What does the @Composable annotation do?

Answer: The @Composable annotation tells the Compose compiler that the function is used to describe UI. It enables:

• Compose runtime to track the function for recomposition
• Access to Compose-specific APIs like remember, LaunchedEffect
• Participation in the composition lifecycle
• Smart recomposition when dependencies change

Q5: What is recomposition in Jetpack Compose?

Answer: Recomposition is the process where Compose re-executes composable functions when their input data or state changes. It's Compose's way of updating the UI reactively.

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun Counter() {
    var count by remember { mutableStateOf(0) } // State
    
    Column {
        Text("Count: $count") // Recomposes when count changes
        Button(onClick = { count++ }) { // Triggers recomposition
            Text("Increment")
        }
    }
}

Intermediate Level Questions

Q6: Explain remember and mutableStateOf. What's the difference between remember and rememberSaveable?

Answer:

mutableStateOf: Creates observable state that triggers recomposition when changed remember: Preserves state across recompositions but loses it during configuration changes rememberSaveable: Preserves state across recompositions AND configuration changes (like screen rotation)

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun StateExample() {
    // Lost on configuration change
    var tempValue by remember { mutableStateOf("") }
    
    // Survives configuration changes
    var savedValue by rememberSaveable { mutableStateOf("") }
    
    Column {
        TextField(value = tempValue, onValueChange = { tempValue = it })
        TextField(value = savedValue, onValueChange = { savedValue = it })
    }
}

Q7: What is state hoisting? Why is it important?

Answer: State hoisting is moving state from a child composable to its parent, making the child stateless and more reusable.

Benefits:

• Reusability - Stateless components can be used in different contexts
• Testability - Easier to test stateless components
• Single source of truth - State is managed in one place

 

 

kotlin

// Stateless (hoisted)
@Composable
fun Counter(count: Int, onIncrement: () -> Unit) {
    Column {
        Text("Count: $count")
        Button(onClick = onIncrement) { Text("Increment") }
    }
}

// Stateful (parent manages state)
@Composable
fun CounterParent() {
    var count by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    Counter(count = count, onIncrement = { count++ })
}

Q8: What is a Modifier in Compose? Give examples.

Answer: Modifier is used to decorate or add behavior to UI elements. It's a chainable object that can modify appearance, layout, behavior, and accessibility.

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun ModifierExample() {
    Text(
        "Styled Text",
        modifier = Modifier
            .fillMaxWidth()           // Layout
            .padding(16.dp)           // Spacing
            .background(Color.Blue)   // Appearance
            .clickable { /* click */ } // Behavior
            .semantics { contentDescription = "Clickable text" } // Accessibility
    )
}

Q9: What's the difference between Column and LazyColumn?

Answer:

Column	LazyColumn
Composes all children immediately	Composes only visible items
Suitable for small, static lists	Ideal for large or dynamic lists
Not scrollable by default	Built-in vertical scrolling
Better performance for few items	Better performance for many items

 

 

kotlin

// Column - for small lists
@Composable
fun SmallList() {
    Column {
        repeat(5) { index ->
            Text("Item $index")
        }
    }
}

// LazyColumn - for large lists
@Composable
fun LargeList(items: List<String>) {
    LazyColumn {
        items(items) { item ->
            Text(item)
        }
    }
}

Q10: How do you handle navigation in Jetpack Compose?

Answer: Use Navigation Compose with NavController and NavHost:

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun NavigationExample() {
    val navController = rememberNavController()
    
    NavHost(navController, startDestination = "home") {
        composable("home") { 
            HomeScreen { navController.navigate("detail/123") }
        }
        composable("detail/{id}") { backStackEntry ->
            val id = backStackEntry.arguments?.getString("id")
            DetailScreen(id) { navController.popBackStack() }
        }
    }
}

Advanced Level Questions

Q11: What are Side Effects in Compose? Name the different types.

Answer: Side effects are operations that interact with the outside world and shouldn't run on every recomposition.

Types:

1. LaunchedEffect - For suspend functions (API calls, timers)
2. rememberCoroutineScope - For event-driven coroutines
3. SideEffect - For non-suspend operations after recomposition
4. DisposableEffect - For lifecycle management with cleanup
5. derivedStateOf - For computed state optimization
6. snapshotFlow - Converting Compose state to Flow

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun SideEffectsExample() {
    var data by remember { mutableStateOf<String?>(null) }
    val coroutineScope = rememberCoroutineScope()
    
    // LaunchedEffect - runs once
    LaunchedEffect(Unit) {
        data = fetchData()
    }
    
    // rememberCoroutineScope - for button clicks
    Button(
        onClick = {
            coroutineScope.launch {
                // Handle async operation
            }
        }
    ) {
        Text("Load Data")
    }
    
    // SideEffect - runs after every recomposition
    SideEffect {
        Log.d("Compose", "Recomposed successfully")
    }
}

Q12: Explain LaunchedEffect vs rememberCoroutineScope vs SideEffect.

Answer:

API	When to Use	Example
LaunchedEffect	Suspend functions triggered by key changes	API calls, timers when screen loads
rememberCoroutineScope	Event-driven suspend functions	Button clicks, user interactions
SideEffect	Non-suspend operations after recomposition	Logging, analytics tracking

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun ComparisonExample(userId: String) {
    var userData by remember { mutableStateOf<User?>(null) }
    val scope = rememberCoroutineScope()
    
    // LaunchedEffect - runs when userId changes
    LaunchedEffect(userId) {
        userData = repository.getUser(userId)
    }
    
    // rememberCoroutineScope - for button events
    Button(
        onClick = {
            scope.launch {
                repository.refreshUser(userId)
            }
        }
    ) { Text("Refresh") }
    
    // SideEffect - for logging
    SideEffect {
        analytics.track("UserScreenViewed", userId)
    }
}

Q13: How would you optimize performance in a large list with Compose?

Answer:

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun OptimizedLargeList(items: List<Item>) {
    LazyColumn(
        // 1. Use content padding instead of wrapping in padding modifier
        contentPadding = PaddingValues(16.dp),
        
        // 2. Specify item spacing
        verticalArrangement = Arrangement.spacedBy(8.dp),
        
        // 3. Use keys for better recomposition
        key = { item -> item.id }
    ) {
        items(items, key = { it.id }) { item ->
            // 4. Use stable data classes
            OptimizedItemCard(item = item)
        }
    }
}

// 5. Make item stable and minimize recomposition
@Composable
fun OptimizedItemCard(item: Item) {
    // 6. Use derivedStateOf for expensive calculations
    val formattedDate by remember(item.timestamp) {
        derivedStateOf {
            DateFormatter.format(item.timestamp)
        }
    }
    
    Card(modifier = Modifier.fillMaxWidth()) {
        Text(item.title)
        Text(formattedDate)
    }
}

// 7. Stable data class
@Stable
data class Item(
    val id: String,
    val title: String,
    val timestamp: Long
)

Q14: How do you integrate traditional Views with Compose?

Answer:

Using Views in Compose (AndroidView):

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun WebViewInCompose(url: String) {
    AndroidView(
        factory = { context ->
            WebView(context).apply {
                loadUrl(url)
            }
        },
        update = { webView ->
            webView.loadUrl(url)
        }
    )
}

Using Compose in Views (ComposeView):

 

 

xml

<!-- In XML layout -->
<androidx.compose.ui.platform.ComposeView
    android:id="@+id/compose_view"
    android:layout_width="match_parent"
    android:layout_height="wrap_content" />

 

 

kotlin

// In Activity/Fragment
composeView.setContent {
    MyComposeContent()
}

Q15: What is Scaffold and how do you use it effectively?

Answer: Scaffold provides a standard Material Design layout structure with slots for common components.

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun MyAppScaffold() {
    var selectedTab by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    val snackbarHostState = remember { SnackbarHostState() }
    
    Scaffold(
        topBar = {
            TopAppBar(
                title = { Text("My App") },
                navigationIcon = {
                    IconButton(onClick = { /* drawer toggle */ }) {
                        Icon(Icons.Default.Menu, contentDescription = "Menu")
                    }
                },
                actions = {
                    IconButton(onClick = { /* search */ }) {
                        Icon(Icons.Default.Search, contentDescription = "Search")
                    }
                }
            )
        },
        bottomBar = {
            NavigationBar {
                tabs.forEachIndexed { index, tab ->
                    NavigationBarItem(
                        selected = selectedTab == index,
                        onClick = { selectedTab = index },
                        icon = { Icon(tab.icon, contentDescription = tab.title) },
                        label = { Text(tab.title) }
                    )
                }
            }
        },
        floatingActionButton = {
            FloatingActionButton(
                onClick = { /* FAB action */ }
            ) {
                Icon(Icons.Default.Add, contentDescription = "Add")
            }
        },
        snackbarHost = { SnackbarHost(snackbarHostState) }
    ) { paddingValues ->
        // Content respects all the bars
        ContentScreen(
            modifier = Modifier.padding(paddingValues)
        )
    }
}

Scenario-Based Questions

Q16: You have a screen with a form that has multiple input fields. How would you manage the state efficiently?

Answer:

 

 

kotlin

// Create a state holder
@Stable
data class FormState(
    val name: String = "",
    val email: String = "",
    val phone: String = "",
    val isValid: Boolean = false
)

class FormViewModel : ViewModel() {
    private val _formState = mutableStateOf(FormState())
    val formState: State<FormState> = _formState
    
    fun updateName(name: String) {
        _formState.value = _formState.value.copy(
            name = name,
            isValid = validateForm(_formState.value.copy(name = name))
        )
    }
    
    fun updateEmail(email: String) {
        _formState.value = _formState.value.copy(
            email = email,
            isValid = validateForm(_formState.value.copy(email = email))
        )
    }
    
    private fun validateForm(state: FormState): Boolean {
        return state.name.isNotBlank() && 
               state.email.contains("@") && 
               state.phone.isNotBlank()
    }
}

@Composable
fun FormScreen(viewModel: FormViewModel = viewModel()) {
    val formState by viewModel.formState
    
    Column {
        OutlinedTextField(
            value = formState.name,
            onValueChange = viewModel::updateName,
            label = { Text("Name") }
        )
        
        OutlinedTextField(
            value = formState.email,
            onValueChange = viewModel::updateEmail,
            label = { Text("Email") }
        )
        
        Button(
            onClick = { /* submit */ },
            enabled = formState.isValid
        ) {
            Text("Submit")
        }
    }
}

Q17: How would you implement pull-to-refresh in a LazyColumn?

Answer:

 

 

kotlin

@Composable
fun PullToRefreshList() {
    var isRefreshing by remember { mutableStateOf(false) }
    var items by remember { mutableStateOf(listOf<String>()) }
    val pullToRefreshState = rememberPullToRefreshState()
    
    // Handle refresh
    LaunchedEffect(pullToRefreshState.isRefreshing) {
        if (pullToRefreshState.isRefreshing) {
            isRefreshing = true
            delay(2000) // Simulate network call
            items = generateNewItems()
            isRefreshing = false
        }
    }
    
    Box(
        modifier = Modifier
            .fillMaxSize()
            .pullToRefresh(
                state = pullToRefreshState,
                isRefreshing = isRefreshing
            )
    ) {
        LazyColumn {
            items(items) { item ->
                ItemCard(item)
            }
        }
        
        PullToRefreshIndicator(
            refreshing = isRefreshing,
            state = pullToRefreshState,
            modifier = Modifier.align(Alignment.TopCenter)
        )
    }
}

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Tips for Compose Interviews:

1. Practice live coding - Be ready to write Composables on the spot
2. Understand the lifecycle - Know when recomposition happens
3. Performance matters - Always discuss optimization strategies
4. State management - Be clear about state hoisting and ViewModels
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Next Steps

1. Practice with simple projects - Build a todo list, calculator, or weather app
2. Learn Material Design 3 components
3. Explore animations with animate*AsState
4. Study state management patterns
5. Learn about testing Compose UIs

Resources

• Official Compose Documentation
• Compose Samples on GitHub
• Jetpack Compose Pathway

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Happy Composing! 🎉 Remember, the best way to learn Compose is by building actual projects. Start small, experiment often, and don't be afraid to make mistakes!