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Last updated: March 2025
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No, Fragments are not being deprecated. However, with Compose's maturity in 2025, there's less need for Fragments in new applications. Google's official stance is:
• Existing Fragment-based apps can continue using Fragments
• For new features or apps, Compose is the recommended approach
• Compose and Fragments can coexist in the same app
• Migration can be gradual, starting with new features
• Some AndroidX libraries still use Fragments internally, but expose Compose APIs
• Existing Fragment-based apps can continue using Fragments
• For new features or apps, Compose is the recommended approach
• Compose and Fragments can coexist in the same app
• Migration can be gradual, starting with new features
• Some AndroidX libraries still use Fragments internally, but expose Compose APIs
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