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`Day 31`
• Completed <https://developer.android.com/codelabs/kotlin-android-training-coroutines-and-room#10|Coroutines and Room>
• Started <https://developer.android.com/codelabs/kotlin-android-training-quality-and-states#2|LiveData to control button states>
• Started learning more about Ktor and KMM
`Self-Comment`
• Not much done today as I was out for most of it. However managed to get more done than expected. I always enjoy going over Coroutines as I feel like I learn more and more each time. Although this codelab skipped using a Repository and connected the database to the ViewModel to simplify the material. Felt odd making the connection without it. Comprehending what I know and how I think using Compose makes working with XML more difficult, but I know it will improve with practice using the two frameworks. 
• I'm not interested so much in the LiveData codelab, but it's informative and will be helpful to understand the concepts. and practice with implementation. 
• I'm still hesitant on how to approach learning backend server-side as I would like to go in depth on dealing with a remote database and practice with REST APIs. Can Ktor be used in the same manner as Retrofit but more extensively as well? I read that Retrofit is great for Android specifically, but Ktor is better if you intend to follow KMM. Kotlin Multiplatform sounds interesting to approach even if I don't plan on building apps on iOS. I'll need to do some research and just start practicing with these to get a better understanding. Do I use one or the other or both together? Question to answer tomorrow. 
• It's fascinating to see how often I want to jump ahead or into completely different topics instead of stick to a curriculum as intended :sweat_smile:
`Goals Tomorrow`
1. Work on *RBP*
2. Answer question: `(Ktor || Retrofit) || (Ktor &amp;&amp; Retrofit)`
3. Continue<https://developer.android.com/codelabs/kotlin-android-training-quality-and-states#2| LiveData codelab>
4. Start working on Goal 2?

While the road ahead is a long one, I believe it could be great to get an early start on one of the following below. However, I'm unsure if they're something I should start now, or wait 1-3 months to first strengthen my foundation and have built several projects.

• *Technical Blog* _(Concern: Would have to do extensive research as I'm still new to programming, but would give me a strong understanding on each article posted as well as build experience for improved blogs later down the road)_
• *Open Source Contribution* _(Find small beginner projects on github to contribute to or possibly reach out to Compose team to see how I can contribute to their docs as most people adapting Compose are experienced Devs, not new ones like myself. )_
• *Collaborate on a Project* _(Find someone with similar experience as myself to break down a simple App Project. Separating Front-End &amp; Back-End. I wouldn't have high hopes for this one, but would definitely commit to putting in the effort)_
• *Tutorial Samples / Documentation?* _(Take current project(s) and break them down to be followed through at beginner level)_


On another note, If I didn't mention this.. A reason I may be having a lot of issues with the Codelabs is because I'm using Artic Fox and not 4.2