A major improvement to the Android support library that provides backward-compatible enhancements for Android app development.
AndroidX is a collection of libraries designed to help developers create Android applications with improved functionality and consistency. It is a part of the Jetpack suite and replaces the original Android support library, offering more modular components and better versioning.
AndroidX libraries are designed to work seamlessly with the latest Android features while maintaining compatibility with older versions of the platform. The transition to AndroidX allows developers to take advantage of newer APIs and tools without being constrained by the limitations of older libraries.
Each AndroidX library is independently versioned, enabling developers to update only the components they need without affecting the entire project. This modular approach simplifies dependency management and makes the overall development experience much better.Developers can also benefit from improved testing libraries, UI components, and architecture components that promote best practices in app development.
The adoption of AndroidX is encouraged for all new projects, as it ensures access to the latest features and improvements in the Android ecosystem.