SnapNotify: How I Simplified Jetpack Compose Snackbars from 15+ Lines to One Line

This content originally appeared on Level Up Coding – Medium and was authored by Vamsi Vaddavalli

Transform complex snackbar implementations into single-line elegance

GitHub: https://github.com/ivamsi/snapnotify

Quick Start:

implementation("io.github.ivamsi:snapnotify:1.0.2")

Maven Central:https://central.sonatype.com/artifact/io.github.ivamsi/snapnotify/1.0.2

Every Compose developer has faced this challenge: implementing what should be a simple notification message requires managing state holders, coroutine scopes, and repetitive scaffolding code across every screen.

SnapNotify eliminates this complexity entirely.

This library restores the intuitive simplicity you remember from Android Views, while embracing Compose’s reactive architecture. No more ceremony, just results.

The Compose Snackbar Challenge

Consider a common scenario: displaying a confirmation when users update their profile. The traditional Android approach was straightforward:

// Traditional View system - direct and simple
Snackbar.make(view, "Profile saved!", Snackbar.LENGTH_SHORT).show()

Compose introduces significant complexity:

This approach creates several challenges:

• Ceremony overhead: Substantial setup for simple notifications
• Thread restrictions: Background thread calls require careful handling
• Duplication: Identical scaffolding repeated across screens
• Error-prone: Missing components cause runtime failures
• Queue complexity: Handling multiple messages requires custom logic

How SnapNotify Transforms Your Code

SnapNotify reduces the entire implementation to its essence:

The transformation is complete. State management, threading, and infrastructure concerns disappear, leaving only business logic.

Integration Walkthrough

Integration Step 1: Library Import

Add SnapNotify to your build.gradle.kts file:

Don’t forget to sync your project!

Integration Step 2: Dependency Injection (Optional)

SnapNotify works with or without Hilt! If you already use Hilt in your project, no additional setup is needed. If you don’t use Hilt, SnapNotify will work perfectly fine without it.

If you want to add Hilt (optional but recommended for larger apps):

Then annotate your Application class:

@HiltAndroidApp
class MyApplication : Application()

Don’t want to use Hilt? No problem! SnapNotify will automatically handle everything for you.

Integration Step 3: Provider Configuration

Enable snackbar functionality by wrapping content with SnapNotifyProvider:

Option A: App-wide snackbars (recommended for most apps)

Option B: Screen-specific snackbars

Integration Step 4: Universal Access

With the provider configured, SnapNotify becomes available throughout your application architecture:

The advantage: Context-independent, thread-safe operation that maintains clean architecture principles. SnapNotify uses internal synchronization with Kotlin’s Mutex to ensure all operations are atomic and safe from race conditions. Following best practices, UI notifications should be handled in the presentation layer (ViewModels/Composables) while keeping repositories focused on data operations.

Core Functionality Overview

Master the essential patterns that form SnapNotify’s foundation.

Message Display Patterns

Interactive Notifications

Enable user engagement through actionable snackbar buttons:

Queue Management

SnapNotify automatically handles multiple messages elegantly:

Beautiful Styling Made Easy

Here’s where SnapNotify truly shines — gorgeous, semantic styling with zero effort.

Themed Messages

SnapNotify includes four pre-built themes that follow Material Design principles:

Custom Styling for Special Cases

Need something unique? Create custom styles easily:

Real-World Use Cases

Let’s look at practical examples you’ll actually use in your apps.

Form Validation and Submission

Network Operations with Smart Retry

Shopping Cart Operations

Implementation Guidelines and Advanced Patterns

Architectural Best Practices

Optimal Styling Strategy Selection

Action Button Guidelines

Thread Safety Usage

SnapNotify is fully thread-safe and uses internal synchronization to handle concurrent access:

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issue: Initialization Error Message

Resolution: Verify SnapNotifyProvider wraps your content hierarchy:

Problem: Snackbars Not Appearing

Solution: Check these common issues:

• Missing Hilt setup:

// Make sure your Application is annotated
@HiltAndroidApp
class MyApplication : Application()

• Provider placement: Ensure SnapNotifyProvider is above the content that calls SnapNotify
• Multiple providers: If you have nested providers, only the outermost one shows snackbars

Your SnapNotify Journey Continues

You’ve mastered the essential concepts for creating sophisticated snackbar experiences with minimal code overhead. Your new capabilities include:

Library Integration: Seamless project incorporation

Core Operations: Message display and interaction patterns

Visual Design: Theming systems and custom aesthetics

Production Usage: Real-world implementation scenarios

Quality Practices: Effective usage methodologies

Problem Resolution: Common issue diagnosis and solutions

Expanding Your Implementation

• Demo Application: Experience complete feature demonstrations through the example project
• Brand Integration: Develop custom SnackbarStyle configurations aligned with your design system
• Architectural Integration: Leverage SnapNotify across your application’s layers and components
• Community Engagement: Contribute feedback, report discoveries, or request enhancements via GitHub

Conclusion

SnapNotify addresses Compose’s notification complexity through intelligent abstraction and thoughtful API design. By removing infrastructure concerns and providing comprehensive styling capabilities, it enables developers to focus on user experience rather than implementation details.

The outcome: Enhanced code clarity, improved developer productivity, and superior user interactions.

Integrate SnapNotify into your workflow and discover how simplified snackbar management transforms your development process.

Try SnapNotify Today

GitHub: https://www.github.com/iVamsi/SnapNotify

Maven Central: https://www.central.sonatype.com/artifact/io.github.ivamsi/snapnotify/1.0.2

Demo App: See it in action in the repository

Add to your project:

implementation("io.github.ivamsi:snapnotify:1.0.2")

Community

• Star the repo if SnapNotify saved you time!
• Report issues or request features on GitHub
• Contribute — PRs welcome for improvements
• Share with fellow Android developers

Connect & Engage

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• Questions? Drop them in the comments below
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

Happy coding! Let’s make Compose snackbars simple for everyone.

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This content originally appeared on Level Up Coding – Medium and was authored by Vamsi Vaddavalli