Android 9: Programming apps - this is what you should pay attention to

With the Android 9 version "Pie" you get many new features. It focuses mainly on intuitive and automated use. The operating system observes the behavior of you and then uses this knowledge to extend the battery life or adjust the brightness.

How to program Android 9 apps

Smaller Android apps can possibly be clicked together or created via an online construction kit or similar. However, if you want a more extensive app, then there is no way around programming. Since Android apps are based on Java, you absolutely need Java knowledge to program an Android app. You can learn this with the help of suitable books or online tutorials. If you want to develop apps specifically for Android 9, there are a few points that you need to consider.

1. You need the Android Studio 3.2 development environment from Google. This fully supports Android 9 and the new features. App bundles are also supported. With these, it is possible to downsize applications.
2. Since the new OS version in particular is also about a more efficient use of the battery, you should make sure to use the Energy Profiler when programming. This simulates already when programming the app its impact on the battery of the device.
3. In addition, when developing Android 9 apps, you should make sure that you design them intuitively and adapt them to the new features of the operating system.