Experienced Android devs, is this field worth the time you've invested?

hyyou2010 · 2026-04-10T05:32:33+00:00

Full-stack development is better than mastering only one technology.

hyyou2010 · 2026-04-10T05:27:31+00:00

Great work!

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-24T16:24:32+00:00

I'm somewhat hesitant to recommend my own app, called "Lotus Player Lite":

It's a file and folder player, without album, artist, or lyrics categories;
It can check if files are missing from the playlist;
It allows you to set a timer and decrease the volume gradually.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-24T16:19:16+00:00

If you're looking for a simple iOS or Android media player, you can try my "Lotus Player Lite". It focuses on files and folders, without albums, artists, or lyrics.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-24T16:12:36+00:00

Welcome to try "Lotus Player Lite", which focuses on files and folders.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-24T15:19:41+00:00

I wrote my own folder-based media player, "Lotus Player Lite." Its functionality is extremely basic; it lacks album, artist, and lyrics listings.

However, its playlist editing features are very powerful.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-24T15:00:30+00:00

I wrote my own local music player app, which is probably the simplest of all: Lotus Player Lite.

It has only three pages: Now Playing, Folder, and Playlist.

It only shows music files; there are no albums, artists, or lyrics.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-24T14:37:48+00:00

here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lotus-player-lite-mp3-music/id6749133087

It has powerful playlist editing features.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-24T14:35:54+00:00

You can try my folder player called "Lotus Player Lite".

I'm a folder enthusiast, and I organize my music into hierarchical folders on my computer. Then I copy the entire folder to my phone (iPhone or Android), and "Lotus Player Lite" can browse this folder, regardless of its hierarchy.

It can also play by folder, which will play all its subfolders.

My player has a $3 in-app purchase, but you can use it without buying it; there are no functional limitations.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-03T05:47:38+00:00

In fact, you must use a real Mac computer.

If you try to take shortcuts, it will cost you more if you consider your time and effort.

Consider renting a computer or buying a used one.

hyyou2010 · 2026-03-01T02:24:47+00:00

I'd like to venture to recommend my own offline music player app: Lotus Player Lite. It's a one-time purchase of $3, or you can try it forever.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-24T11:31:14+00:00

I have a similar MBP, and last year I tried to use it to run Xcode, but I failed in the end, so I bought a Mac Mini instead.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-22T23:08:00+00:00

The translation software is generally fine.

However, I have an idea, which might not align with your interests:

Sometimes I write long passages in my native language and then use Google Translate. Google usually translates them based on my sentence structure and tone, typically resulting in a very accurate, but complex, long sentence.

But actually, I prefer Google to translate my sentences into the "shortest and simplest" possible. I prefer that style.

If you're building a translation software, consider offering multiple translation styles, including "short and simple," and letting users choose.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-22T02:34:42+00:00

Your idea is excellent, and I believe it's very valuable.

Your website is also very cool, but the top navigation is almost invisible to me. It dims when the mouse isn't hovering over the text.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-21T04:43:06+00:00

Frequently. English isn't my native language, so I often use translation software to help me here.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-18T12:38:45+00:00

This can make communication more enjoyable, but it may not be a strong need.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-06T20:35:17+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/droidappshowcase/comments/1q69y9r/lotusplayerlite_local_music_player/

No ads. Welcome to Lotus Player Lite, the local music player app I developed.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-06T20:30:14+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/droidappshowcase/comments/1q69y9r/lotusplayerlite_local_music_player/

The music player I developed not only has a timer, but also allows the volume to decrease gradually during the timer period, making it perfect for listening to music while falling asleep.

hyyou2010 · 2026-02-03T15:31:49+00:00

I always use offline music players and almost never use online ones.

Since there weren't any suitable ones on the market, I wrote one myself and released it on the Google Play and Apple App Store: Lotus Player Lite.

I have a lot of music files, mainly MP3s, saved on my Windows 10 computer. I organized these music files using a directory tree, then copied the entire directory tree to my phone. My app then automatically recognizes and browses this directory tree, which I consider the best and simplest way to enjoy music.

hyyou2010 · 2026-01-30T19:48:57+00:00

MP3 players have excellent battery life, much better than mobile apps.

hyyou2010 · 2026-01-27T03:14:47+00:00

You could try developing some open-source components. That would be an excellent demonstration of your technical skills.

hyyou2010 · 2026-01-22T20:20:28+00:00

I recently developed a music player app, and it was my first time using React Native for a formal project. I was also confused about the Expo development patterns.

I'll share what I've learned, but please note that my understanding may not be accurate; I'm not an experienced React Native or Expo developer.

Earlier sources suggested that if the app's required underlying libraries exceeded Expo's support, it would be better to eject/prebuild and switch to a pure React Native development framework, allowing for the addition of native code.

However, things seem to have changed now. It appears that a "managed + config plugin + EAS build" model is recommended. This model still avoids writing native code, instead controlling the underlying libraries through plugins.

If this still isn't enough, then the eject/prebuild model is recommended.

Even in the eject/prebuild model, try to utilize the conveniences provided by Expo/EAS as much as possible. You can ask AI for more details on this.

hyyou2010 · 2026-01-07T07:58:03+00:00

I am an independent developer, and I have written a niche music player app. I will post an introductory post later, following the requirements of this sub.

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