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Android 11 Meetups
A global series of online community meetups to discuss what's new in Android 11 and the essentials and best practices of modern Android development.
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Android 11 Beta is here
Learn about the new features in Android 11 as well as the latest updates in developer tools, frameworks, and distribution.
Start building an app
Whether you’re an experienced developer or creating your first Android app, here are some resources to get you started.
Developer guides
Here you'll find a wide range of documentation that teaches you how to build an app, including how to build your first Android app, how to build layouts that adapt to different screens, how to save data in a local database, how to use device sensors and cameras, and much more.
Sample code
Jump-start your development using these sample projects
Test your app
Verify your app’s behavior and usability before you release
Quality guidelines
Build a high quality app with these design and behavior guidelines
Distribute on Google Play
Reach a global audience and earn revenue
Get started with
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Material Design
Android apps are designed using the Material Design guidelines. These guidelines provide everything you need to know about how to design your app, from the user experience flow to visual design, motion, fonts, and more. 
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Google services for Android
Take advantage of the latest Google technologies through a single set of APIs for Android, delivered across Android devices worldwide as part of Google Play services.
Start by setting up the Google Play services library, then build with the APIs for services such as Google Maps, Firebase, Google Cast, Google AdMob, and much more.
