5 Android Studio features you don’t want to miss

Android Studio is a powerful and versatile development tool for Android developers. With its many features and capabilities, there are a few that you may not want to miss. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at five of the most useful and powerful features in Android Studio that you should be aware of.

1. Network request interception:One of the most powerful features in Android Studio is the ability to intercept network requests based on fully customizable rule sets. With this feature, you can define the hostname, path, and status code and then replace the response code, header, and even the full content body with the replacement text. This is incredibly useful for debugging and troubleshooting network issues in your app.
2. Download impact:Build times are a hot topic for many developers, and the build analyzer in Android Studio highlights issues that might be slowing down your build. For example, it can show you when you’re still using the Jetifier and you shouldn’t be, or identify problems with configuration caching. The download impact feature also helps you notice when artifacts are downloaded unnecessarily on every build, which can indicate deeper problems with your setup, such as using dynamic dependency versions or snapshots.
3. Android SDK version upgrade:Another great feature in Android Studio is the tool that helps you target the latest and greatest Android OS versions. This ensures that your users always get the best quality and security and privacy in their app when they update. This tool is available to try in the Android Studio Electric Eel release.
4. Physical device mirroring:The physical device mirroring tool is used for configuring both virtual and physical devices that you use for running your apps. You can pair your device over wifi, quickly pair wear os devices, and much more. Additionally, you can now stream the UI on your IDE window and interact with it just like you would with the emulator using simulated touches. This feature makes it easier to test your app on a real device and debug any issues that may arise.
5. Emulator Bluetooth support:Lastly, Android Studio now supports emulator Bluetooth support. You can now create arbitrary connections between multiple running emulator instances, including for discovery, pairing and exchanging of data. This edition of a functional Bluetooth stack is useful for local development currently. This feature allows you to test your app’s Bluetooth functionality without needing a physical device.

Overall, these are just a few of the many powerful and useful features in Android Studio that you should be aware of. Whether you’re a new or experienced developer, these features can help you work more efficiently and effectively, and help you create better apps for your users.

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