kotlin-coroutines-flows

Manage background tasks in Android using Kotlin Coroutines by implementing structured concurrency with viewModelScope, ensuring safe and cancellable operations without common pitfalls like GlobalScope.

Handle reactive data streams with Kotlin Flow by utilizing StateFlow and SharedFlow alongside operators like combine, debounce, and retryWhen for efficient UI state updates and data management.

Test asynchronous code with Kotlin Coroutines and Flows by using the runTest API and TestDispatcher to effectively validate reactive data streams and background task execution.

Use StateFlow for UI state updates requiring a single latest value to represent current screen state, and SharedFlow for broadcasting events to multiple collectors without retaining state.

Yes, this skill supports Kotlin Multiplatform (KMP) development, providing patterns and best practices for managing network requests, database operations, and UI state seamlessly across platforms.

Avoid GlobalScope when implementing structured concurrency because it breaks the parent-child coroutine hierarchy, preventing automatic cancellation and leading to potential memory leaks and unmanaged background tasks.