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Android Studio is Google’s official IDE for Android, which is based on Intellij IDEA with features custom-designed for Android. It replaced the earlier Eclipse-based Android Development Tools (ADT) as the preferred IDE for the platform. According to the most recent top IDE list on the PYPL Index, Android Studio is the third most popular IDE in the world with a 9.87 percent share. It is the default option for Android developers, and as a Google offering, it integrates easily with Google Cloud Platform.
Developer/Owner: Google
Key features:
- Instant run
- Intelligent code editor
- Android Emulator
- Flexible Gradle-based build system
- Android device optimization
- Integration with GitHub, Subversion and other team tools
- Code templates
- Sample apps
- Lintelligence
- Integrated testing
- Layout Editor
- Vecor Asset Studio
- APK Analyzer
- Translations Editor
Programming languages supported:Java, C, C++, Kotlin
Target operating systems: Android
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux
System Requirements:
- Windows 7 or later, macOS 10.10 or later, or 64-bit Linux with GNOME or KDE desktop and GNU C Library
- 3 GB RAM plus 1 GB for Android Emulator (8 GB recommended)
- 2 GB disk space (4 GB recommended)
- 1280 x 800 or better screen resolution
Target audience: Any Android developers, but best for experienced developers
First production release: December 2014
Most recent update/stable release:Version 2.3.3.0 (June 8, 2017)
License: Freeware
Price: Free
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