Does it make sense that `Modifier.size(10.dp).size...

# compose

[StavFX]

Does it make sense that Modifier.size(10.dp).size(500.dp) result in an actual size of 10dp? I expected the final result to be 500.
(Yes, this is a non-sensical example, but it matters when playing with the .then() function)

[Ben Trengrove [G]]

This is explained really well in this video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeC5jMV342A▾

[StavFX]

This is great! Thanks Ben!

[StavFX]

so... this brings up something interesting.
When I need to center something, many times I just happen to wrap it in a Box(fillMaxSize).
But with "clever" use of modifiers, I can center my composable with Modifier.fillMaxSize().wrapContentSize() without wrapping in with a Box.
Would there be any point to using the modifier approach? Is performance going to look any different?

[StavFX]

e.g.

[Ben Trengrove [G]]

I think that the pure modifier one would be very slightly faster but that's just my gut instinct. I don't think there is really anything wrong with either

[StavFX]

The Modifier one is too magicy for me and I'd rather not subject my fellow developers to read / maintain that code 😂

[Stylianos Gakis]

Alternatively, do use it and teach it to everyone. WrapContentSize/Width/Height is a super powerful modifier and sometimes is actually necessary to do some things. It's a very good idea to know how to use it.