Announcing Stream’s Android v5.0.1 Chat SDK

The v5.0.1 update introduces several enhancements and optimizations to improve user experience and developer control within the chat messaging SDK. Key improvements include the merging of the ChatClient and ChatDomain classes into a single, streamlined interface with the introduction of the new OfflinePlugin class, which simplifies offline support through a caching mechanism and state observation tools. The update also introduces direct access to image and name properties in Channel and User models, enhancing data handling. The UI components have been refined for greater customization, with decoupled ViewHolders to enable more granular control over attachment types and improved performance for media content like images and GIFs. Additionally, the stable Jetpack Compose UI Components now offer expanded APIs for scrolling behavior, reaction types, and slot customization, enhancing flexibility and user interaction. Despite some reliance on experimental APIs from Jetpack Compose, the update aims to empower developers by providing a robust framework for building highly customizable and efficient chat applications.