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  Using Jenkins to automate your Android app’s build and release process can save a lot of time and effort. By integrating Fastlane into your Jenkins pipeline, you can automate tasks like versioning, building, testing, and uploading your app to the Google Play Store. In this section, we’ll walk through the steps to integrate Fastlane into Jenkins. Step 1: Install Fastlane on Your Jenkins Server First, you need to ensure that Fastlane is installed on your Jenkins server. You can install Fastlane using the following steps: Install Ruby : Since Fastlane is built with Ruby, you’ll need to install Ruby on your Jenkins server. On a Linux-based server, you can install Ruby by running: sudo apt update sudo apt install ruby-full Install Fastlane : Once Ruby is installed, you can install Fastlane using the following command: sudo gem install fastlane -NV Alternatively, you can add Fastlane to your project’s Gemfile and install it using Bundler (recommended for managing dependenc...

  Opening Note! Among numerous discussions and debates on the Internet these days about the suitable architecture to follow and adapt, Google recently published a detailed blog to follow best practices while we are articulating the Android App. App architecture defines the backbone of scalable, maintainable, and high-performance Android apps. In this article, I am trying to curate the key principles from Google’s official guide, ideal for an app architecture. The purpose of this article is to clarify architectural patterns and highlight universal best practices. Resources referenced: [Google’s Official Guide to App Architecture] [Phillipp Lackner’s YouTube Deep-dive]​ Common factors to design architecture 1. Tackle various config changes An Android App must run on a wide variety of available devices in the global market i.e., phones, tablets, foldables, and various orientations. Configuration changes like screen rotation, recreate activities. We must use ViewModels to preser...

  Introduction to Android Performance Optimization Android developers constantly face challenges related to application performance and efficiency. As the demand for high-performance applications grows, understanding the tools and techniques available to optimize app performance is crucial. In this blog post, we will delve into insights shared by experts in the field, particularly focusing on Baseline Profiles and Startup Profiles, while also discussing best practices for enhancing Android application performance. Understanding Performance in Android Development The Importance of Performance Performance is a broad area in Android development that directly impacts user experience. Applications that start slowly or exhibit jank during scrolling can lead to user dissatisfaction and uninstalls. Consequently, optimizing the performance of an app is a critical aspect of a seamless user experience. Key Areas to Focus On Startup Performance: The time taken for an app to become usable...