[FR]: Feature Request: Add Extensions for Icon Handling with ImageVector and DrawableRes

[zeoowl-dev]

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Describe the problem

Currently, dealing with icons in Jetpack Compose can involve handling both ImageVector and DrawableRes icons separately. It would be convenient to have some extensions or utility functions that simplify working with icons, allowing users to seamlessly switch between ImageVector and DrawableRes icons without the need for explicit conversions.

Describe the solution

Add extensions or utility functions to the Icon class in the dev.teogor.ceres.ui.foundation.graphics package to provide easy access to icons using both ImageVector and DrawableRes.

Example Usage:

// Create an Icon using ImageVector
val imageVectorIcon = Icons.Filled.Wallpaper.asImageVectorIcon()

// Create an Icon using DrawableRes
val drawableResIcon = R.drawable.ic_wallpaper.asDrawableResourceIcon()

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[teogor]

That seems like a more efficient approach for generating the Icon type class. We are planning to implement this enhancement in our next release.

// IconExtensions.kt

package dev.teogor.ceres.ui.foundation.graphics

import androidx.annotation.DrawableRes
import androidx.compose.material.icons.Icons
import androidx.compose.material.icons.filled.Wallpaper
import androidx.compose.ui.graphics.vector.ImageVector

/**
 * Extension function to create an Icon using ImageVector.
 * @receiver The ImageVector you want to use as an Icon.
 * @return An ImageVectorIcon.
 */
fun ImageVector.asImageVectorIcon(): Icon.ImageVectorIcon {
    return Icon.ImageVectorIcon(this)
}

/**
 * Extension function to create an Icon using a DrawableRes.
 * @receiver The DrawableRes identifier you want to use as an Icon.
 * @return A DrawableResourceIcon.
 */
fun Int.asDrawableResourceIcon(): Icon.DrawableResourceIcon {
    return Icon.DrawableResourceIcon(this)
}

// Example usage:
// val imageVectorIcon = Icons.Filled.Wallpaper.asImageVectorIcon()
// val drawableResIcon = R.drawable.ic_wallpaper.asDrawableResourceIcon()