Last Updated: November 21, 2025
Flow Types
| Type | Behavior |
|---|---|
cold
|
Restarts for each collector |
hot
|
Emits to multiple collectors |
StateFlow
|
State + default |
SharedFlow
|
Broadcast |
Commands
flow.collect
Consume
flow.onEach
Side-effect
flow.stateIn
Cache
Guidance
Handle cancellations, buffer appropriately, and emit sporadic updates.
💡 Pro Tip:
Prefer cold flows for data streams and share flows for caching.