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!!!