MobilePro #84: ChatGPT typing animation in React, Telegram voice chatbot with ChatGPT API and Whisper, Mobile Device AIs

Mobile development blogs, tutorials and resources inside! April 15, 2023 Hi {NAME}, Welcome to the mobile app development world with [_mobilepro]( In this edition, our curated blogs cover mobile development authors discussing [How to build the ChatGPT typing animation in React]( building[a Telegram voice chatbot using ChatGPT API and Whisper]( and [Propagated Transactions for Node.js Applications](. Developing in Android Studio? Our resources cover code generator plugins for Android Studio might come in handy. Want to develop in React Native using ChatGPT? The second edition to our [ChatGPT with React Native tutorial]( is the ultimate video guide you can use! We have listened to the [_mobilepro]( readership and we think this is something you have been searching for. If you liked this installment in our new series, fill in our survey below. We're committed to bringing our readers exactly what they want, so help us make the right choices. [Take the Survey!]( Thanks, Apurva Kadam Editor-in-Chief, Packt Mobile Developer Community Insights - [How to Build the ChatGPT Typing Animation in React]( - ChatGPT utilizes a typing animation that emulates the appearance of typing on old-fashioned computer screen. This animation is achieved through two important concepts: The text is displayed one character at a time, creating the illusion of typing with a flashing cursor indicating the location of the character currently being typed. [Learn how to replicate this animation in your next React project.]( - [Build a Telegram Voice Chatbot Using ChatGPT API and Whisper]( - In this article, I will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to create your own voice chatbot in Telegram. With this, you will be able to engage in conversations with your chatbot in a way that is natural and intuitive. [Explore this tutorial here.]( - [Propagated Transactions for Node.js Applications]( - Managing database transactions might be tough and completely nontrivial in the case of Node.js. A lot of people miss booking connections for the transaction and use certain queries. Learn how to properly propagate database transactions without polluting method arguments and breaking abstraction layers. [Learn more.]( - [Store JWT Token with Coroutines]( - JWT (JSON Web Token) has become a popular standard for implementing stateless authentication in modern mobile apps. In order to maintain security and avoid session hijacking, it's important to store JWT tokens securely on the client-side. DataStore is a popular choice for storing tokens as it provides the advantages of shared preferences along with additional coroutines capabilities. [Know more.]( - [Building a RESTful API with Node.js and Express]( - APIs are a way for different applications to communicate with each other, and RESTful APIs are a popular approach to building APIs that are flexible, scalable, and easy to maintain. Node.js and Express.js are two of the most popular technologies used for building RESTful APIs due to their speed, flexibility, and ease of use. [Read how to build a RESTful now!]( Mobile Development Motivation "Mobile apps are the new frontier of innovation, bringing the power of technology to the fingertips of billions around the world." - Tim Cook, CEO of Apple Inc. Food for Thought... Mobile apps are transforming the landscape of innovation, opening up new frontiers and unlocking unprecedented possibilities. With billions of people around the world carrying smartphones in their pockets, mobile development has become a driving force in shaping the way we interact, communicate, and access information. As the CEO of Apple Inc., Tim Cook recognizes the pivotal role of mobile apps in revolutionizing the way we live and work, bringing the power of technology to the fingertips of individuals, and driving the ever-evolving mobile ecosystem forward. Android Studio Resources Android Studio, the official IDE for Android app development, has several code generator plugins that can help developers streamline their workflow and improve productivity. Here is a summary of some popular Android Studio code generator plugins: Code generators: - MVP code generator: [( - Parcelable code generators: [( - Butterknife code injector: [( - JsonToKotlinClass: [( - Json to Pojo generator: [( - StepBuilder Generator: [( - Remove butterknife: [( - Android DPI calculator: [( - Databinding Support: [( - Android Selector chapek: [( - Android Holo Colors IntelliJ Plugin: [( - ExyNap: [( - EventBus: [( - FindViewByMe: [( - AndroidLocalizationer: [( - .gitignore: [( - BIU (plugin to compress your PNGs): [( Artificial Intelligence in Mobile Devices Source: [Keypoint Intelligence]( ChatGPT with React Native tutorial This course is designed with the latest mobile technology and in-demand job tools including React Native, JavaScript, Expo-GO, and the best conventions in 2023; it also teaches the very latest mobile development techniques and version of React with hooks. This course demonstrates how to leverage the power of ChatGPT as a tool in addition to stack overflow and documentations to build scripts and simplifies tackling difficult code tasks and takes your coding skills to the next level. Not a Packt member? Watch this video by redeeming your 7-day free trial! React Native Mobile Development Code Structure with ChatGPT – Overview for Beginners React Native Starter Code files for ChatGPT Project: In this video, you will get an overview of the React Native starter code files for the ChatGPT project, covering the basic components and features you will need to start building your mobile application. The tutorial will walk you through the files and folders in the starter code and explain their purpose and how they relate to the ChatGPT project. [Watch the video with your 7-day free trial!]( What's Happening in Mobile App Dev? Android - [Android Studio Flamingo is Stable]( - The stable release of [Android Studio Flamingo]( The official IDE for building Android apps is here! This release includes improvements to help you build pixel-perfect UI with Live Edit, new features that assist with inspecting your app, IntelliJ updates, and more. Read on or watch the video to learn more about how Android Studio Flamingo can help supercharge your productivity and [download]( the latest stable version today! - [Kotlin DSL is Now the Default for New Gradle Builds]( - Android has been Kotlin-first for four years and many Android developers have made the switch resulting in higher productivity and more stable apps. However the default language to define builds has been Groovy (build.gradle), even though a Kotlin (build.gradle.kts) option has existed in Gradle for a number of years. The company announced that they are switching the default language for build scripts to Kotlin! This means that Kotlin is the single default language used for all project code, including UI with [Jetpack Compose]( and now build scripts! - [Android 14 Beta 1]( - The first Beta of Android 14 is released, building around our [core themes]( of privacy, security, performance, developer productivity, and user customization while continuing to improve the large-screen device experience on tablets, foldables, and more. We've been making steady progress refining the features and stability of Android 14, and it's time to open the experience up to both developers and early-adopters. - [What's New in Multiplatform Jetpack Libraries]( - To support developers who are already using [Kotlin Multiplatform]( for sharing business logic across mobile platforms, there was a previous release of [experimental multiplatform previews]( of the [Collections]( and [DataStore]( Jetpack libraries, and the feedback from the community has been great. The multiplatform Collections and DataStore libraries are now moving from experimental developer previews to alpha releases and will follow the normal release cycle of Jetpack libraries. [Annotations]( a core Jetpack library, is now also available for multiplatform. - [Reduce Uninstalls for Your App with Auto-Archive]( - To reduce unnecessary uninstalls and help users successfully install new apps, Android is introducing a new feature: auto-archive. Once a user opts in, auto-archive can help them automatically free up to nearly 60% of an app’s storage space, without removing the app presence or users’ data from the device. Microsoft - [Announcing .NET MAUI in .NET 8 Preview 3]( - The third preview of [.NET Multi-platform App UI (MAUI)]( in .NET 8 is now available. This release we are focusing on improving the quality of the UI controls, layout, and memory management. 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