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February 2021

#TheAndroidShow is coming soon!

Join us on February 24 at 9AM PT for #TheAndroidShow, where we'll give you a behind the scenes look at Jetpack Compose, Android's modern toolkit for building native UI. You'll hear the latest on Jetpack Compose from the people who built it, plus a fireside chat with Android's Dave Burke.

Tweet your burning question on Jetpack Compose using #TheAndroidShow. A team of experts will be ready to answer your questions live during the show.

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The first Android 12 Developer Preview is here!

The first Developer Preview of Android 12 is ready for your testing and feedback! With each version, we’re working to make the OS smarter, easier to use, and better performing, with privacy and security at the core. In Android 12 we’re also giving you new tools for building great experiences for users. It’s crucial to get your feedback early, to help us incorporate it into the final product, so let us know what you think!

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New resources for teaching Android development

As demand for skilled Android developers increases, there is a greater need for increased access to learning resources. We released free resources for you to teach Android app development using Kotlin in classrooms and local community groups.

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Developer Certification Vouchers

If you are a self-identified Black+ developer in the U.S. you can now request free or discounted vouchers to take certification exams for Android, Tensorflow, and/or Cloud. This is your opportunity to show off your skills and impress potential employers, apply while supplies last.

Apply now

Using WorkManager in multi-process apps

If your app manages multiple processes and needs a robust way to manage background work (no more ️️⚠ initialization errors), check out WorkManager 2.5.0. This release enables easier use in a multi-process environment and provides several stability improvements.

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