Google released version 2.0 of its popular integrated development environment (IDE) for developers – Android Studio
In Android Studio 2.0, Google has introduced various new features like:
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Instant Run
Developers can quickly see changes to code running on a device or an emulator. Developers can add a line of code, delete a line or modify it, and instantly see what impact that change has on the application when it is running on a device
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New GPU Profiler tool
Ability to record entire sessions, display GL State and Commands details, and walk through the GL Framebuffer and Textures while the application is running OpenGL ES Code
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Android Emulator features a new user interface
It has a new toolbar and an additional control UI so that common emulator actions can be taken without having to use command line options. The Emulator allows APKs to be dragged and dropped onto the window and the new toolbar enables volume control, screen rotation, screenshots, and other emulator actions
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Virtual Device Manager
Developers can have multiple pre-defined device profiles for testing their applications in emulation mode. A multi-screen app development feature lets developers build apps for different Android devices, including smartphones, tablets, Android Wear and Android TV
The new version will immensely help Android developers improve their workflow and speed up application coding and deployment times.
Useful Links:
http://developer.android.com/tools/studio/index.html
http://android-developers.blogspot.in/2015/11/android-studio-20-preview.html
