Overview
Explore the opportunities and best practices for developing Android apps tailored to the Chrome OS ecosystem in this Google I/O'19 conference talk. Discover why Chrome OS is a compelling platform for Android app development and learn about new features to target. Gain insights into optimizing for input methods and large screens, and draw inspiration from successful developer implementations. Dive into ecosystem updates, Android Studio enhancements, and key considerations such as virtual desktop support, multi-monitor setups, and touch input optimization. Examine real-world examples like NBA Live to understand effective layout resizing and mobile app design adaptation. Learn how to leverage Material Design principles and tools like Adobe Acrobat and Jetpack to create polished Chrome OS-compatible Android apps. Conclude with information on available codelabs and sandboxes to further your development skills.
Syllabus
Introduction
Ecosystem Update
Android Studio Updates
Virtual Desktop
MultiMonitor
Animation Junk
Particle Generator
Refresh
Touchpad
NBA Live
Layout
Resize
Mobile app design
Second draft
Material Design
Adobe Acrobat
Jetpack
Codelabs
Sandboxes
Taught by
Android Developers