How to Avoid Dependency Conflicts in Android Multi-Module Apps

As an Android developer, you may haveexperienced the frustration of managing dependencies in your project. It can be especially challenging when you have multiple modules in your project, as it’s easy to end up with different versions of the same dependency in different modules. This can lead to conflicts and unpredictable behavior.

One way to solve this problem is to create a separate buildSrc module in your project. The buildSrc module is a special module that is used to store your project's build logic, including dependencies. By keeping your dependencies in one place, you can ensure that all modules in your project are using the same version of a dependency.

There are of course different ways of solving this problem, and which approach is best for you will depend on your specific needs and preferences.

When I posted this blog post, I figured that most people these days prefer using Gradle version catalog. I personally find the buildSrc easy to maintain.

So..

To create a buildSrc module, you'll need to do the following:

1. Open your project.