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What is Android Gradle build system?
Updated Apr 28, 2026
Short answer
Gradle is used to build, test, and package Android apps.
Deep explanation
Gradle automates build tasks like compiling code, managing dependencies, and generating APKs.
Real-world example
Adding libraries like Retrofit or Glide.
Common mistakes
- Dependency conflicts.
Follow-up questions
- What is build variant?
- Why Gradle?