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What does "Android Studio" mean in programming?
Android Studio is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
The official IDE for Android development, built on IntelliJ IDEA. Includes an Android emulator, layout editor, profiler, and APK analyser. The primary tool for writing Kotlin or Java Android apps.
Example
"Use Android Studio's layout editor to preview how the screen looks on different screen sizes before running on a real device."
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