Jetpack Compose Apps with Compose Material Icons Extended

As mobile developers, we strive to create intuitive and visually appealing applications. Icons play a crucial role in achieving this, providing users with familiar and recognizable symbols that enhance usability. However, finding the right icon for every situation can sometimes be a challenge—until now.

I'm excited to share about the Compose Material Icons Extended library, a game-changer for developers using Jetpack Compose. This library offers an extensive set of Material Design icons, significantly expanding the default collection and making it easier than ever to find the perfect icon for your needs.

Why Use Compose Material Icons Extended?

Comprehensive Icon Set:

• Variety: Access a broader range of icons, ensuring you have the right symbol for every use case.
• Consistency: All icons adhere to Material Design guidelines, maintaining a cohesive look throughout your app.

Ease of Use:

• Simple Integration: Easily add the library to your project with a single Maven dependency.
• Compose-Friendly: Optimized for Jetpack Compose, making it effortless to incorporate into your layouts.

Regular Updates:

• Latest Icons: Stay up-to-date with the newest icons from Material Design.
• Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly with the latest versions of Jetpack Compose.

Benefits

• Enhanced variety and consistency in icons.
• Easy integration and Compose-friendly design.
• Regular updates with the latest Material Design icons.
• Performance optimization with vector-based icons.

How to use?

Add Gradle dependencies

dependencies {
    implementation "androidx.compose.material:material-icons-extended:<latest-version>"
}        

Implement in code

import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.Home
import androidx.compose.material.icons.extended.AutoAwesome
import androidx.compose.material3.Icon
import androidx.compose.runtime.Composable
import androidx.compose.ui.tooling.preview.Preview

@Composable
fun IconDemo() {
    Icon(Icons.Filled.Home, contentDescription = "Home Icon")
    Icon(Icons.Extended.AutoAwesome, contentDescription = "Auto Awesome Icon")
}

@Preview
@Composable
fun PreviewIconDemo() {
    IconDemo()
}        

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