How To Structuring Android Project With MVVM

How to set your project package structure with MVVM Architecture and its Importance in Android Development

Chintan Joshi
3 min readAug 16, 2024

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One such architecture that has gained widespread popularity is the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture. In this story, we’ll explore how to structure your Android project using MVVM, ensuring that your code is organized, modular, and easy to maintain.

What is MVVM?

MVVM stands for Model-View-ViewModel, a design pattern that separates the data (Model), the UI (View), and the logic that binds them together (ViewModel).

  • Model: Represents the data layer. This includes data models, repositories, and data sources (e.g. local databases, and remote APIs).
  • View: Represents the UI layer, typically Activities or Fragments in Android. The View displays data and interacts with the user.
  • ViewModel: Acts as a bridge between the Model and the View. It contains the logic for preparing and managing the data that the View will display.

By separating these concerns, MVVM makes your code more modular, easier to test, and more scalable.

Why Use MVVM?

  • Separation of Concerns: Each layer…

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Chintan Joshi

Android developer. Proficient in Java/Kotlin. Passionate about creating user-friendly apps. Constantly exploring new tech. Open-source contributor.