The latest Android developer news from May and June 2020.
May was a big one for Android developers. Not only did we see the release of the Android 11 Beta, but we also got Android Studio 4, complete with an exciting new “motion editor!” Over the following month, we were been busy catching up and covering those new features to help devs get to grips with the change.
June has been slightly quieter, but not without intrigue! Google has released a new standalone ML Kit SDK for example. At Android Authority, we’ve also been busy creating a number of brand new beginner tutorials for those looking to supplement their development skills. We have in-depth tutorials for Python, for Unity, for Kotlin, and more.
You’ll find everything down below, as always!
Getting started with the Motion Editor in Android Studio 4.0 – The new Motion Editor is an excellent feature for Android Studio that makes it much easier to create animated displays. It has some limitations, but the potential is here to save devs a ton of time. Learn the ropes here.
How to make sure your app is ready for Android 11: Android 11 Beta for devs – With the Beta now released, devs have a more concrete ideas as to what the next version of Android is going to look like. This post shares all of the most important changes that could affect your app creations.
Java tutorial for beginners: Write a simple app with no previous experience – This post is an introduction to Java for those with no prior experience. Java is still a great choice for Android development, and this post will give you the basics you need to know.
What is Python and how do you get started? – This post is an introduction to Python. Python is a great choice for those looking to begin coding, or to expand their skillset. The examples can be tested with Android IDEs too, so you can learn right on your phone or tablet!
How to call a function in Python – This follows on from the previous post, exploring function calls.
A guide to Android app development for complete beginners in 5 easy steps – Our latest and greatest introductory guide to Android development for complete beginners.
An introduction to Kotlin for Android development – Kotlin is the preferred language for Android development according to Google.
