Jetpack Compose defines UI elements as composable functions written in Kotlin code. This declarative UI toolkit has enabled us to build UIs more efficiently, with less boilerplate code and reduced likelihood of bugs. Although XML layouts have long been the standard for building Android UIs, the Android ecosystem is transitioning towards Jetpack Compose as the new norm. Our redesigned account setup UI has been written using Jetpack Compose.

With this powerful tool, setting up an email account becomes a breeze.

If all else fails, manual configuration is always available. In cases where these methods are unsuccessful, the configuration is derived from common server names. They can be sourced from a central database ( ISPDB), retrieved directly from ISPs through a configuration server, drawn from provided configuration files. Users only need to enter their email address and the server settings are obtained via multiple methods. This system enables automatic configuration of most email accounts, simplifying the user experience by making the connection to email servers effortless. We integrate Thunderbird’s Autoconfiguration for seamless email account setup, start the transition of our app’s UI from XML Android layouts to Jetpack Compose, and adopt Atomic Design principles for a cohesive, intuitive design.Īt the heart of this transformation is the integration of Thunderbird Autoconfig. This is the first point of contact for our users and we wanted to ensure it is as intuitive and straightforward as possible. In our continued efforts to enhance the user experience, we have redesigned the account setup UI. To learn more about that and what else has happened in the world of K-9 Mail as it evolves to Thunderbird For Android, read on. As announced in the progress report for the previous month, in May we mostly worked on a new account setup experience.

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