I don't know where to ask this, but. How is andro...

# compose-desktop

[andylamax]

I don't know where to ask this, but.

How is android studio able to preview composables directly in the application? does it use compose 4 desktop?

If not, what does it use?

[jim]

Just curious, or what are you trying to accomplish?

Preview uses a library called LayoutLib - I think the code is here: https://android.googlesource.com/platform/frameworks/layoutlib/+/refs/heads/master

LayoutLib basically tries to emulate the Android APIs. Fair warning, trying to use layoutlib yourself is hard and not for the faint of heart, but AS is open source.

We are in the process of doing some refactorings that will allow us to optionally swap Compose for Desktop in lieu of LayoutLib, but that work is still in the early stages.

[andylamax]

😂 Was just curious.

To be honest, I am in the faint of heart category.

But that makes me want to try it more 😃

Either way. Thank you for answering my question that fast

[theapache64]

@andylamax good question 😄