Today, during Google’s I/O developer conference, the company announced a new developer suite for Android builders, called Android Studio. It’s an IDE based on IntelliJ.
This was a popular announcement, as the crowd “ooh’d” and “ahh’d” as screenshots were shown on stage.
This tool has more options for Android Development, making the process faster and more productive. A “live layout” was shown that renders your app as you’re editing in realtime.
Additionally, you can switch over to different layouts and screen sizes, such as 3.7 inch phone and 10-inch tablet. The team noted that this might be useful for internationalization, allowing you to quickly see what things look like without having to package up your app and install it on a device.
The company says that it has “big plans” for Android Studio.
