--- title: Fun with Compose: Bad UI in a Great Framework | daily.dev description: A hands-on exploration of Jetpack Compose 1.0 through building intentionally bad volume control UIs. Covers practical takeaways including how Compose... canonical: https://daily.dev/posts/fun-with-compose-bad-ui-in-a-great-framework-ufqdjllqm twitter:card: summary_large_image twitter:site: @dailydotdev og:type: website og:site_name: daily.dev og:title: Fun with Compose: Bad UI in a Great Framework | daily.dev og:description: A hands-on exploration of Jetpack Compose 1.0 through building intentionally bad volume control UIs. 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