Android Studio

Android Studio is the official and main Android Development IDE. If you wish to pursue developing Android apps, you will most likely have to use Android Studio. Because it's a tool by Google, it is bound to be filled with excellence and a feature-rich environment that is necessary for anyone who wishes to create enterprise-level Android applications.

Interface and project management

When you start a project in Android Studio, a file manager with a hierarchical structure is visible on the left side, while your code is displayed in either the middle or the right side. You can then manage your project and see all the files and folders in the file manager.

Build system and live previews

The build of the application is handled using the Gradle management system, which makes it much more effective and efficient than the conventional setup. One of the most likable features of Android Studio is that it can visualize all the changes at runtime. This means that any change you make in the code can be seen in the app/render in real-time, allowing you to determine if you did it correctly.

Code folding and UI design

Another useful feature is Code Folding. This allows you to collapse large segments of code into compact blocks to keep your workspace organized. You can expand the block or keep it closed if you don't need to edit it. The drag-and-drop functionality is also available for all the components of the UI.

Intelligent editor

Android Studio's code editor is one of the most intelligent editors around. It guides you for all the functions you use and even provides suggestions about what functions you could use. It provides a lot of things to make it as easy to code and develop as possible.

System requirements

The only downside found in Android Studio is that it is a resource-intensive application that requires the user to have a high-performance machine to run and handle it. Virtual devices take quite a toll on your computer.

Verdict

Android Studio by Google provides a complete Android Development IDE that is capable of developing any level of Android applications. With the complete set of features and functionality, the user needs some time to get to know everything, but everything is there. Provided that you have a capable computer, Android Studio doesn't lack anything, and that's what makes it so great for Android development.