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Explain the State and MutableState interfaces in Compose.

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State and MutableState are interfaces that represent observable state in Compose:
State:

  • Read-only interface
  • Has a value property
  • Triggers recomposition when observed
    MutableState:
  • Extends State
  • Allows modification of the value
  • Created using mutableStateOf()
    Property Delegation:
    Compose supports property delegation for cleaner syntax using by keyword.
@Composable
fun StateExample() {
    // Using property delegation
    var count by remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    // Without delegation
    val countState = remember { mutableStateOf(0) }
    Text("Count: $count") // Using delegated property
    Text("Count: ${countState.value}") // Using state.value
    Button(onClick = { count++ }) { Text("Increment") }
}
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