What is android studio ?
If you are familiar with android development with Eclipse IDE and ADT (Android Development Tools) , new android studio is a replacement for the both IDE and ADT. The stable version of the studio was released in 8th December 2014 named version 1.0.1.
In the earliest versions we had download eclipse for Java and then install android development related components via android web site.
Then Google made it easier. After that there was a eclipse version bundled with android development tools (ADT). Of course after setting up needed SDKs and related components had to be downloaded. This was much easier than eralier version because there was a AVD manager and SDK manager already installed. We just had to download a SDK we like and create an AVD and start coding. For now I did my lot of coding with this version.
Then Google made it easier. After that there was a eclipse version bundled with android development tools (ADT). Of course after setting up needed SDKs and related components had to be downloaded. This was much easier than eralier version because there was a AVD manager and SDK manager already installed. We just had to download a SDK we like and create an AVD and start coding. For now I did my lot of coding with this version.
Now with android studio it is much much easier. No need to download SDK or create an AVD at all.Because the latest SDK that is Lollipop (API 21 ) is already with the android studio and a sample Nexsus AVD is already created. Now you just have to download and start coding.
But not so fast. There comes the HAXM problem. See this post to check it out.
Whats new about it ?
This may be a personal experience. But when I opened Android Studio for the first time I was amazed and a bit frightened at the same time.
1. UI is much more nicer now. Thats good. But at the same time its not exactly like same old eclipse. You have to do some round of navigation to get it right.
2. AVD seems much light weight and performance wise that is ok too. (So far :p)
3. Good VCS support is there. Its says on the developer site. Haven't tested that yet.
4. New AVD manager is cool. It allows to create devices like TV,Tablets,mobile and even wearable device.
So those are the things so far. Havent done much of coding with studio as it has been like 2 weeks its released and this is Christmas vacation. :p If you too know anything, lets share it via comments.
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