Best of Android Studio — September 2024

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   Video

   Philipp Lackner·2y

   Save User Credentials With the Google Credential Manager - Android Studio Tutorial

   Learn how to use Android's Credential Manager to improve username-password authentication by saving credentials in Google’s Credential Manager. This allows for easier future logins and cross-device usability. The guide walks through building a sign-up and sign-in form, implementing a Credential Manager to save credentials, and using existing credentials to log in. A detailed walkthrough covers setting up dependencies, creating necessary classes, and managing credentials using suspending functions. Integration across apps and websites with digital asset links is also mentioned.

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   Article

   Android Developers Blog·2y

   Gemini in Android Studio: Code Completion Gains Powerful Model Improvements

   Gemini in Android Studio significantly enhances AI code completion, aiming to boost developer productivity. Launched in May 2024, it offers real-time code suggestions based on context, compared to reactive feedback from earlier tools. This feature is beneficial for tasks like defining business logic and writing tests. Recent updates, including the switch to Gemini 1.5 models, led to a 40% relative increase in acceptance rate. Developers can enable this feature via the Gemini button in the editor's settings. Google emphasizes the responsible use of AI, ensuring code privacy.

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