ADB all the things
How to install the Android SDK on Windows, Mac and Linux
If you want to use the Android SDK command line tools and have your computer "talk" to your phone, here is how to get started.
developers
Debugging 101
10 basic Android terminal commands you should know
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You don't have to be a software developer to know your way around the Android Debug Bridge.
You can learn to code
Google's Grasshopper app is a fantastic way for beginners to start coding
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Russell Holly and Marc Lagace chat about their experiences using Grasshopper and why it's the best way for beginners to dip their toes into the world of coding in Javascript.
Easy-code-oven
Kotlin: Everything you need to know
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Google keeps talking about Kotlin and developers keep cheering. What is it?
How the magic is made
Devs: What you need to know about app shortcuts and widgets in Android 8
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Tapping and swiping can do so much more in Android O.
word on the street
Google I/O 2017: Developers share their highlights
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Google I/O is a developers conference, after all, so we asked developers to tell us about what excited them this year.
Not even beta
The Android O Developer Preview is made for developers
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Not even Google thinks you should try the Android O developer preview if you're not a developer.
fastboot flash everything
Google now hosts standalone ADB and Fastboot tools
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You can now grab the current version of the Android platform tools directly from Google.
More knowledge
Google introduces analytics for Cast developers
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Google has introduced a new way for developers of Cast applications to better understand how people are interacting with their apps. Developers will be able to see how many Cast devices have launched your application, how long the average length of use is, and much more.
Get them ready
Developers can now submit Marshmallow apps to Google Play
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Alongside revealing Android M's name, and releasing the new Android 6.0 SDK, Google has announced that developers can now submit apps that use Marshmallow's API 23. Developers can release Alpha, Beta and Production apps to Google Play beginning now.
Windows 10
Windows 10 and the Android SDK
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If you're one of the people who rushed to upgrade to Windows 10, you'll be happy to know that the Android tools in the SDK work just as they did before.
Total eclipse of the heart
Google ends support of Eclipse development tools
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Google has announced that it will no longer be developing and supporting the Android Developer Tools in Eclipse, as the company continues to focus on Android Studio.
learn something!
Google announces the 'Android Nanodegree' course
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If you're interested in learning how to develop Android apps, Google wants to help. []/google-io-2016) Announced at Google I/O today, Google is partnering with Udacity to create an Android learning course set that will teach you the basics of developing for the platform in just six months. The course is just $200 per month, a steal compared to what you'd pay at a large university,...
Music Integration
HARMAN and Blackfire announce new SDK for wireless audio
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HARMAN and Blackfire have teamed up to create a new software development kit and developer community for wireless HD audio networks. This will help developers integrate a better audio experience into their IoT devices.
Android 5.1 Lollipop
Google releases Android 5.1 SDK with new APIs
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The handful of new APIs in the new Lollipop release focus on cellular and telephony. Hot on the heels of yesterday's Android 5.1 Lollipop announcement, Google has released the Android 5.1 SDK to developers, along with details of the dev-facing stuff contained in the new version of the OS. Firstly, Android 5.1 brings the platform up to API level 22, which includes new APIs for devices...
Promote promote promote
Google now offering more ways to get your apps discovered
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Google has announced a new sponsored results feature the company will be piloting in the next few weeks, which will enable developers to pay for sponsored spots on the Google Play Store. The search giant has looked at how sponsored advertisements have performed on organic search results and now Google will be introducing a similar system for developers to take advantage of. In the...
Developing in China
Google launches Chinese language developer YouTube channel
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Google announced today that it is launching a Chinese language version of its very popular developer-focused YouTube channel. The channel will feature videos in Mandarin, as well as subtitled versions of the videos that appear over on its English speaking channel. From Google: Today, the Google Developer Platform team is launching a Chinese language and captioned YouTube channel...
Out of Beta
Android Studio 1.0 available for download to developers
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There's some great news for developers today: Android Studio is officially out of beta with version 1.0 for Windows, Mac, and Linux users. The full release of the development platform has been anticipated for a while now, after having originally entered beta earlier this year. The goal of Android Studio is to provide a full-featured environment for easier, smoother app development....
MATERIYOLO
Material Design via AppCompat v21
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This is great news for developers. Google has updated the popular AppCompat library to version 21, and introduced a new Toolbar widget that will allow for a more Material Design look and feel in apps built for devices running older firmware. This update is exactly what we're all seeing in recent updates for Google Apps like the Play Store or Play Newsstand, and is how we can have the...
Android 5.0 Lollipop basics: Developer settings
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This is one of those really basic things for most folks here. We get that. But it's worth a reminder for those new to Android (hi, new folks!), and new to Android 5.0 Lollipop. And so it deserves a quick minute of our time. Most of what you'll see in the Lollipop developer settings (at least as of the updated preview) is the same as what you'll find in KitKat. Go to Settings>About...