6 June 2024 Leave a comment Tech-Help
Encountering duplicate class errors in your Kotlin Android project can be frustrating. These errors often occur due to conflicting dependencies within your project. Below, we provide a step-by-step guide to help you resolve these issues effectively.
Understanding the Issue
Duplicate class errors typically arise when multiple versions of the same library are included in your project. This can happen when you have dependencies that transitively include different versions of the same library. In this specific case, the error involves duplicate classes in the Kotlin standard library.
Step-by-Step Solution
Follow these steps to resolve the duplicate class errors in your Kotlin Android project:
Step 1: Update Kotlin Plugin Version
First, ensure that you are using the latest Kotlin plugin version. Update your build.gradle file as follows:
plugins {
id 'org.jetbrains.kotlin.android' version '1.8.0' apply false
}
Synchronize your project and invalidate caches if necessary.
Step 2: Override Dependency Versions
Next, override the versions of the conflicting dependencies in your app/build.gradle file:
dependencies {
constraints {
implementation("org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk7:1.8.0") {
because("kotlin-stdlib-jdk7 is now a part of kotlin-stdlib")
}
implementation("org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:1.8.0") {
because("kotlin-stdlib-jdk8 is now a part of kotlin-stdlib")
}
}
}
This ensures that the correct versions of the Kotlin standard library are used, preventing conflicts.
Step 3: Remove Redundant Dependencies
If you have explicit dependencies on older versions of the Kotlin standard library, remove them. For example, remove lines like:
implementation "org.jetbrains.kotlin:kotlin-stdlib-jdk8:$kotlin_version"
Step 4: Synchronize and Rebuild
Finally, synchronize your project with Gradle and rebuild it. This should resolve the duplicate class errors.
Additional Resources
For more information on managing dependencies in your Kotlin project, you can refer to our documentation on virtual test devices and running test batches.
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