Minimal UI library for Android inspired by React
Anvil is a lightweight solution designed to simplify the process of creating reactive views on the Android platform. With just a handful of classes, it streamlines the typical layout and UI management tasks, allowing developers to focus on what really matters—building responsive applications. Anvil’s declarative syntax makes it approachable for both seasoned developers and those new to Android, and with full support for Java 6, 8, and Kotlin, it offers versatility across a wide range of projects.
The framework excels in performance by avoiding reflection and efficiently updating views. It cleverly updates only what is necessary, ensuring that unnecessary view updates are avoided, which can be a game-changer as app complexity grows. Whether you are coming from XML layouts or new to reactive programming, Anvil provides a solid backbone for intuitive UI development.
Super Small: Anvil comprises only 4 hand-written classes plus 1 generated class, making it lightweight and easy to integrate into existing projects.
Easy to Learn: The top-level API consists of just 5 functions, significantly reducing the learning curve for new users.
Fast: By avoiding reflection, Anvil boosts performance while ensuring applications run smoothly and efficiently.
Efficient Updates: Views are lazily updated; if the underlying data doesn’t affect the view, it remains untouched, which optimizes app responsiveness.
Declarative Syntax: Anvil supports a readable and intuitive syntax for defining layouts and binding data, making code easier to understand and maintain.
Support for Java and Kotlin: Fully compatible with Java 8 and Kotlin while retaining support for Java 6, giving developers flexibility in language choice.
XML Layout Support: Anvil accommodates existing XML layouts, allowing for a smooth transition for developers familiar with traditional Android development practices.
