Creating a Photo Editor Using CameraX

In the smartphone era, taking and sharing photos has become second nature, and platforms such as Instagram have shown us how powerful a single photo can be. For apps like these, it’s not just about snapping a picture; it’s about enhancing and personalizing that image to tell a story. But have you ever wondered what lies behind those in-app camera buttons and filters?

Enter CameraX, Android’s go-to tool for everything camera-related. This tool doesn’t just make capturing photos seamless; it’s also the bridge to editing and refining them. In this chapter, we’ll get hands-on with CameraX, discovering how it can transform the Packtagram photography experience. We’ll also design an interactive space for users to tweak and enhance their shots, adding that personal touch. And for the cherry on top? We’ll dive into a bit of smart tech, teaching our app to recognize photo themes and suggest relevant...