“Building a Stunning Chat UI with Jetpack Compose — A Complete Guide” 🚀

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With Jetpack Compose, building beautiful and interactive UIs in Android has become easier. It simplifies UI development by using a declarative approach, reducing boilerplate code and improving maintainability.

In this article, we’ll walk through creating a modern chat UI using Jetpack Compose. Whether you’re new to Jetpack Compose or looking to refine your UI skills, this guide will help you craft a professional and visually appealing chat screen.

👉 Let’s dive in and build a sleek chat UI with Jetpack Compose! 🚀

Breaking Down the Chat UI

Before jumping into implementation, let’s break down the UI into five key components:

1. Header Section — Displays the user’s profile, greeting, and notification icon.
2. Search Field — Allows users to search for specific chats.
3. Stories Section — Shows active user stories with profile pictures.
4. Separator Line — A simple divider to distinguish sections.