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Android Studio 2 Essentials

You're reading from   Android Studio 2 Essentials A fast-paced guide to get you up and running with Android application development using Android Studio 2

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Product type Paperback
Published in Jun 2016
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ISBN-13 9781786467959
Length 172 pages
Edition 2nd Edition
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Preface 1. Installing and Configuring Android Studio FREE CHAPTER 2. Starting a Project 3. Navigating a Project 4. Using the Code Editor 5. Creating User Interfaces 6. Tools 7. Google Play Services 8. Debugging 9. Preparing for Release A. Getting Help Index

Steps prior to releasing your app


Before you generate the APK file, it is necessary to prepare your application to build it in release mode. Perform the following steps:

  1. Firstly, make sure you have completely tested your application. We recommend testing your application in the following ways:

    • On a device using the minimum required platform

    • On a device using the target platform

    • On a device using the latest available platform

    • On a real device and not just the emulator

    • On a variety of screen resolutions and sizes

    • On a tablet if your application supports it

    • By switching to landscape mode if you allow it, both in a mobile device and in a tablet

    • On different network conditions, such as with no Internet connectivity or low coverage

    • When the GPS or other location service is not activated on your device (if your application uses GPS or any location service)

    • When the back button is pressed

  2. Secondly, we have to check the log messages that are printed from our application. Printing some log messages can be considered...

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