Android Architecture – ART vs Dalvik
Android architecture explained in a technical yet easy way. ART vs Dalvik compared, APK contents, AOT and JIT compilation, and the Odex vs Deodex difference.
Tag: Android
100% Free Android Book
100% free Android book that teaches everything you need to know about Android. Explained in a fun, easy way with hundreds of images.
Attributes for Android Designers (tools:xxxxx)
Learn the tools:xxxxx attributes in Android: design-time helpers like tools:ignore, context, layout and listitem that make building your layouts easier.
inflate() in Android – Inflating and Attaching Views
Learn what Android's inflate() method really does, the difference between inflating and attaching Views, and how to use it in Fragments, Dialogs and Adapters.
Android Error: The Android SDK Won’t Let You Update
Android SDK update failing with a 'folder failed to be renamed or moved' warning? Learn why it happens and two simple ways to fix it.
Speeding Up the Android Emulator
Learn how to speed up the Android emulator with Intel HAXM: install it, enable virtualization in the BIOS and get your emulator running in seconds.