compose-multiplatform-patterns

# Compose Multiplatform Patterns

Patterns for building shared UI across Android, iOS, Desktop, and Web using Compose Multiplatform and Jetpack Compose. Covers state management, navigation, theming, and performance.

## When to Activate

- Building Compose UI (Jetpack Compose or Compose Multiplatform)
- Managing UI state with ViewModels and Compose state
- Implementing navigation in KMP or Android projects
- Designing reusable composables and design systems
- Optimizing recomposition and rendering performance

## State Management

### ViewModel + Single State Object

Use a single data class for screen state. Expose it as `StateFlow` and collect in Compose:

```kotlin
data class ItemListState(
    val items: List<Item> = emptyList(),
    val isLoading: Boolean = false,
    val error: String? = null,
    val searchQuery: String = ""
)

class ItemListViewModel(
    private val getItems: GetItemsUseCase
) : ViewModel() {
    private val _state = MutableStateFlow(ItemListState())
    val state: StateFlow<ItemListState> = _state.asStateFlow()

    fun onSearch(query: String) {
        _state.update { it.copy(searchQuery = query) }
        loadItems(query)
    }
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