Alkaa

Kotlin multiplatform app to manage your tasks

Mobile App DevelopmentKotlinApache-2.0

Abstract

Alkaa is an open-source Mobile App Development project. Kotlin multiplatform app to manage your tasks. Alkaa (_begin_, _start_ in Finnish) is a to-do application to study the latest components, architecture, and tools for multiplatform development. The project is available on Google Play, App Store, and for Desktop! It is built using Kotlin, Android, Jetpack Compose. The complete source code is publicly available on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0, making it a useful reference for students building a Mobile App Development mini project or final-year project.

1. Introduction

Alkaa (_begin_, _start_ in Finnish) is a to-do application to study the latest components, architecture, and tools for multiplatform development. The project is available on Google Play, App Store, and for Desktop!

The current version of Alkaa was completely migrated to Kotlin and Compose Multiplatform!

2. Objective

Kotlin multiplatform app to manage your tasks

This project demonstrates how Kotlin, Android, Jetpack Compose can be applied to a real-world Mobile App Development problem.

4. Technology Stack

KotlinAndroidJetpack Compose

5. System Requirements

General requirements for this technology stack — check the README for exact versions.

  • Android Studio (latest)
  • JDK 17
  • Android device or emulator
  • Git (to clone the repository)

6. Installation & Setup

git clone https://github.com/igorescodro/alkaa.git
cd alkaa

Full setup instructions are in the project README.

7. Future Enhancements

Suggested extensions you can add to make this your own project.

  • Add push notifications with Firebase Cloud Messaging
  • Add offline support with local caching
  • Publish an internal test build on the Play Store

8. Viva / Review Questions

Common questions examiners ask for projects in this domain.

  1. Which framework is used and why (native vs cross-platform)?
  2. How is app state managed across screens?
  3. Where is the data stored — locally, Firebase or a REST backend?
  4. How are permissions (camera, location, storage) handled?
  5. How would you publish this app to the Play Store / App Store?

9. Source Code & License

This project is developed by igorescodro and published on GitHub under the Apache License 2.0. Please follow the license terms and credit the original author when you use or modify this code.

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