How to create an Android custom keyboard using kotlin

Hi All, I am very happy to share this with my fam.

Step 1: Disable android OS keyboard

The code below will hide the Android OS keyboard 

// method to disable android soft keyboard
window.setFlags(
    WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_ALT_FOCUSABLE_IM,
    WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_ALT_FOCUSABLE_IM)

Step 2: Draw the wire frame

Step 3: Design the mock-up

you can use any mock-up tool of your choice example Figma, Adobe XD, Uxpin

Step 4: Design the layout

In designing the layout you use the power of material design to make your app look presentable and easy to understand.

Step 5: Add function to your code

Step 6: Wrap up and build it



Below is the link to the project in this article, please if you find any error or think I missed something pass your information in the comment section. Thanks, and Happy Coding

Project link in Github