How to make and use BOM (Bill of Materials) dependencies in Android projects

A BOM dependency is a special kind of dependency that specifies the versions of a group of related libraries that are known to work well together. By using a BOM dependency, you can avoid specifying the versions of each individual library in your app, and let the BOM handle the compatibility for you. This can simplify your dependency management and reduce the risk of version conflicts or outdated libraries.

In this video, we’re going to dive into an important concept in Android development – BOM or Bill of Materials dependencies. If you’ve worked with big libraries like Jetpack Compose or Firebase, you’ve probably come across this term. But what exactly is a BOM dependency? Why is it important? And how can we create our own BOM for our SDKs and their dependencies?

Contents:

• 0:00 – Intro
• 0:28 – What are the benefits of BOM?
• 1:15 – What is inside BOM?
• 2:48 – How to use a BOM dependency in your app?
• 3:21 – How to create your own BOM for your SDKs
• 8:05 – Using Gradle BOM generator plugin
• 13:00 – One last tip for SDK developers
• 13:21 – Conclusion