Android developer 2018 year in review
Don't miss out on any of 2018's biggest innovations. Take a look back at some of the year's highlights.
Android App Bundle
Android's new app publishing format means a smaller app for your users and a more-efficient release process for you. Also deliver dynamic features on demand with modularization and increase discovery with Google Play Instant.
Android Dev Summit 2018 Recap
At the 2018 Android Dev Summit, we highlighted a number of new things, including support for a new form factor (Foldables), updates to Kotlin and Android Jetpack, a new beta release of Android Studio, as well as some new features to the Android App Bundle.
Start building an app
Whether you’re an experienced developer or creating your first Android app, here are some resources to get you started.
Developer guides
Here you'll find a wide range of documentation that teaches you how to build an app, including how to build your first Android app, how to build layouts that adapt to different screens, how to save data in a local database, how to use device sensors and cameras, and much more.
Sample code
Jump-start your development using these sample projects
Test your app
Verify your app’s behavior and usability before you release
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Material Design
Android apps are designed using the Material Design guidelines. These guidelines provide everything you need to know about how to design your app, from the user experience flow to visual design, motion, fonts, and more.
Google services for Android
Take advantage of the latest Google technologies through a single set of APIs for Android, delivered across Android devices worldwide as part of Google Play services.
Start by setting up the Google Play services library, then build with the APIs for services such as Google Maps, Firebase, Google Cast, Google AdMob, and much more.