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About Android Studio

Android Studio provides the fastest tools for building apps on every type of Android device. Create complex layouts with ConstraintLayout by adding constraints from each view to other views and guidelines. Then preview your layout on any screen size by selecting one of various device configurations or by simply resizing the preview window. Find opportunities to reduce your Android app size by inspecting the contents of your app APK file, even if it wasn't built with Android Studio. Inspect the manifest file, resources, and DEX files. Compare two APKs to see how your app size changed between app versions. Install and run your apps faster than with a physical device and simulate different configurations and features, including ARCore, Google's platform for building augmented reality experiences. Write better code, work faster, and be more productive with an intelligent code editor that provides code completion for Kotlin, Java, and C/C++ languages.

Integrations

API:
Yes, Android Studio offers API access

Ratings/Reviews - 8 User Reviews

Overall 4.5 / 5
ease 4.1 / 5
features 4.9 / 5
design 4.2 / 5
support 4.9 / 5

Company Information

Android Studio
Founded: 2003
United States
developer.android.com/studio

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Platforms Supported
Windows
Mac
Linux
Training
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Android Studio Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Android Studio work with?
Q: What languages does Android Studio support in their product?
Q: What kind of support options does Android Studio offer?
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Q: Does Android Studio have an API?
Q: What type of training does Android Studio provide?

Android Studio Product Features

IDE

Code Completion
Compiler
Cross Platform Support
Debugger
Drag and Drop UI
Integrations and Plugins
Multi Language Support
Project Management
Text Editor / Code Editor

Mobile App Development

Drag and Drop Editor
Visual Editor
Integration Options
For Enterprise Apps
Multiple Apps from Same Base
Access Controls / Permissions
Collaboration Tools
Debugging
No-Code
Reporting / Analytics
Source Control
Compatibility Testing
Data Modeling
Mobile App Security
For Consumer Apps
Any App Development Language
No Dependencies
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
FaceID and TouchID
Enterprise Mobility (EMM/MAM)

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Android Studio Reviews

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  • Ankit K.
    Systems Engineer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
    Design
    Ease
    Pricing
    Support
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "All you need for android development."

    Posted 2022-08-11

    Pros: 1. It is based on IntelliJ IDEA IDE, so it gets all the features like debugging and auto-completion from it.
    2. The build tools works flawlessly and quickly.
    3. It is available for all the operating systems.
    4. It allows making quick AVDs with custom configurations.
    5. The user interface is well organized and feels robust overall.

    Cons: The con I have for this application is that it is a bit heavy on system and processor and tends to heat the device while debugging and building the APKs.

    Overall: Overall, Android Studio is the best application for Android development. It has all the necessary tools with a graphical user interface and lots of features to work with.

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  • An Android Studio User
    Principal Software Engineer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Powerful Android IDE"

    Edited 2022-08-10

    Pros: - allows for development of Android apps across any Android hardware (phones, smartwatches, tablets, etc)
    - good code autocomplete features, built in templates, and some drag and drop functionality for building app UX
    - well laid out UI
    - frequent updates
    - good community support and documentations/tutorials
    - free

    Cons: - IDE performance is very poor on slower machines and takes a long time to load
    - hot reload can be buggy
    - emulator takes a ton of resources

    Overall: Android Studio is a good IDE for building android applications. It has a powerful feature set and built in emulator. However, it can run slowly on some machines.

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  • Balwinder B.
    SDE
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Helps to create Android application for every platform."

    Posted 2022-06-19

    Pros: - It provides a platform to develop application for not only just Android Smartphones but also for Tablets, Watches and Android TV.
    - It supports almost all the major libraries, and it also supports many extensions and add-ons for addition features.
    - The user interface is divided evenly to showcase all the navigation bars displaying all the main features.
    - The android team gives frequent updates, fixing all the minor bugs.
    - The website has a brief and comprehensive document for set up and usage.
    - The community is huge and has an exceptional support, along with that Android team also provides free tutorial videos.

    Cons: - The hot reload features doesn't work properly all the time.

    Overall: Overall, Android Studio is an amazing application for anyone who wants to develop android application for any platform. The application is easy to configure and use, and has a large support from its community.

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  • An Android Studio User
    Consultant
    Used the software for: 6-12 Months
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1 - 25
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "A Powerful IDE for Android Development"

    Posted 2022-03-07

    Pros: Android Studio is a great development environment for creating Android applications. It has a user-friendly interface, provides powerful tools for debugging and optimizing applications, and includes built-in support for the Android platform.

    Cons: Android Studio is a great IDE for Android development, but there are some things that I don't like about it. First, it can be slow to start up, and it can be slow to open large projects. Second, it can be a bit buggy at times. I have had it crash on me a few times, and I have had it freeze up on me a few times. Lastly, I don't like the fact that it is based on IntelliJ, which is a Java IDE. I am not a fan of Java, so I don't like that Android Studio is based on a Java IDE.

    Overall: Android Studio is a comprehensive and reliable software development environment that allows you to create Android applications faster and easier than ever before. It comes with a variety of features and tools that make the development process more efficient and streamlined. Overall, Android Studio is an excellent choice for Android application development.

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  • Prithvi K.
    Kotlin Developer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 500 - 999
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Develop projects without any hassle."

    Posted 2022-01-27

    Pros: - It has support for both Java and Kotlin projects, which makes it versatile to use.
    - It has cross-platform availability, it is available on Windows, Linux and, macOS.
    - The user interface of the application is made in a way that it feels robust and stable.
    - It has a lot of extension and plugin available for development assistance.

    Cons: - The Android emulator feels slow even on a system with decent processing power.

    Overall: Overall, Android Studio is the best development IDE for both Java and Kotlin projects. It has a lot of useful tools which comes very handy while developing the project.

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  • Zeeshan I.
    Java Developer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Easily the best tool for Android development."

    Edited 2021-12-19

    Pros: 1. Android Studio provides a top-notch development environment, especially for Java and Kotlin.
    2. It supports both emulator and physical device testing for on the go debugging and testing of the application.
    3. It is available on all the major operating systems like Windows, macOS and Linux.
    4. Furthermore, it has a huge and active community, which helps immensely when you get stuck in errors.
    5. It has all the necessary set of tools, and it also supports third party plugins for additional features.

    Cons: 1. It consumes and a lot of system resources when running with an emulator, which results in slow building and debugging times, especially when developing in a low-end system.

    Overall: Android Studio is one of the best application building tools which comes with integrated IntelliJ IDEA IDE and some great building tools which comes very handy in building application.

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  • Ibrahim S.
    Associate Software Developer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Best IDE for native developers."

    Posted 2021-09-25

    Pros: 1. Android Studio provides the best development environment to code with Kotlin and develop native Android applications.
    2. It has an outstanding cross-platform support, which means it lets you develop for both iOS and android application.
    3. The user interface is feature-rich but still straightforward to use.
    4. It provides java intelligence recommendation while coding in Java, which makes the development process a lot smoother.

    Cons: 1. The software is not optimized well for windows, it works a lot better on macOS.
    2. The compilation time could be reduced.

    Overall: Android Studio is overall an excellent IDE for native android development as well as for cross-platform development. It is by far the best development tool with countless features to help the developers while building application.

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  • Zuveriya H.
    DevOps Engineer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 500 - 999
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
    Support
    Probability You Would Recommend?
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "An all-in-one software for android developers."

    Posted 2021-06-24

    Pros: 1. It is available on all the platforms like windows, macOS and, Linux.
    2. It can be effectively used to develop quality application for not only android phone but, for all the android devices that runs on android.
    3. There are numerous extensions available that can be used with android studio.

    Cons: It is definitely not suitable for PCs with less RAM and weak processors.
    The android emulator works very slow, even on the high-end PCs.

    Overall: Overall, Android Studio is must-have software for any android developer, The IDE it uses provides all the necessary features for a good experience during application development.

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