Building a Shopping List App: Jetpack Compose and Room Database Type Converters

In this tutorial, we'll be building a shopping list app using Jetpack Compose and Room Database, with a focus on type converters. Type converters are an essential part of Room Database, allowing us to easily convert complex data types into a format that can be stored in our database.
We'll start by setting up our project and creating the necessary UI elements using Jetpack Compose. Next, we'll dive into Room Database and create the necessary entities and DAOs for our shopping list app. We'll then explore how to use type converters to store more complex data types, like lists and enums, in our Room Database.
Throughout the tutorial, we'll be discussing best practices and tips for developing efficient and scalable shopping list apps using Jetpack Compose and Room Database. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a fully functional shopping list app that showcases the power of type converters in Room Database.
So, whether you're new to Jetpack Compose and Room Database or looking to improve your skills, this tutorial is perfect for you! Let's get started and build an awesome shopping list app together!

[@alexismandelias]

Why `date?.let { Date(it) }` instead of just `Date(date)`? Is it because you want to handle `null` as well?

[@HoodLabs]

Yeah handling null values.