Kotlin MultiPlatform: Sharing Code Between Android and JVM Targets
A quick guide to configure your KMM projects to support code sharing between JVM and Android targets.
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Introduction
Kotlin MultiPlatform allows developers to write shared code that can be used across different platforms, including Android and JVM targets. This guide will walk you through configuring Gradle to support code sharing between these targets, ensuring a streamlined development process.
Step-by-Step Configuration
1. Create a New Directory
To create a new directory, navigate to Compose > src, right-click, select New, and then choose Directory. check figure 1.0 for support :
Choose an appropriate name for this directory to reflect its purpose. For instance, I will use the name…
