android studio 2.2 tips and tricks
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Android studio 2.2
What is new?There are a few of new features in that version of IDE, which could make developing process easier
New UI Layout builder and Constraint Layout
● Useful for Constraint Layout attributes configuration● scrollView content could be scrolled in layout preview● Blueprint mode
Layout inspector● This tool analyze view hierarchy and show attributes for UI elements on the
screen● Could be accessed by Tools>Android>Layout Inspector
Firebase Plugin● Could be accessed with Tools>Firebase● Provide ways for firebase components set up● Usage samples● Import to the project
Virtual sensors for emulator
Apk Analyzer
Espresso Test Recorder● Generate tests for user actions ● Import Espresso into the project
Other features● Build cache (android.enableBuildCache=true)● Merged Manifest viewer● Improved C++ support● Samples browser● Tools could be downloaded and updated in background!!!