In the past few years, design has become one of the top priorities in the software development cycle. Whether its intuitive layouts or appealing interfaces, users expect more from applications than just basic functions. Delightful animations,  meaningful icons, harmonious color schemes–all these subtle factors enhance the overall experience the application provides, and in turn, keep the users satisfied and loyal. This importance of design has carried over to Android too, and good design is now one of the deciding factors that separates an app from the competition

In the spirit of making application design easier for developers, XDA Junior Member alexander.developer has released StyleSplash. Android apps are styled using an XML file, which stores design attributes and can be accessed by any layout file throughout the project. StyleSplash allows you to create this XML file (usually titled styles.xml) on your Android device by defining attributes, creating XML gradients, adding color swatches and shows you a dynamic preview simultaneously, allowing you to design your app on the go without needing access to your IDE.

Head over to the StyleSplash application thread to get started with creating your own application styles and subsequently, creating delightful application experiences.

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