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Last updated: March 2025

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As of March 2025, Jetpack Compose is in a very mature state with version 1.7.8 being the latest stable release. The framework has seen widespread adoption, with Material 3 components (version 1.3.1) and extensive tooling support. Key features include:

• Stable APIs for all core components
• Material 3 integration with dynamic theming
• Type-safe navigation (Navigation 2.8+)
• Enhanced performance and stability improvements
• Extensive multiplatform support including desktop and web
• Integration with modern Android features like Predictive Back
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