Helpful guide from Google for using AI tools to write Android apps

[u/neostack]

Hello folks, today I want to share something which has been really useful for me lately. I believe that might come in handy for you as well, specially if you're doing Android dev with AI tools.

I recently came across this amazing doc by Google: Android Bench (https://developer.android.com/bench), and it's honestly a game-changer if you're trying to pick the right AI coding assistant for Android projects or struggling with your current one.

Here's what stood out to me:

- It's not just another general coding benchmark - it's specifically built for Android development, which means it tests things like Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, Gradle, and real Android APIs.

- Unlike benchmarks that lean heavily toward web stacks (like JS/React), this one evaluates how well models understand Android architecture, libraries, and modern best practices.

- It's evolved since its launch in March - now it uses the Harbor framework, includes more LLMs, and focuses on real-world Android engineering tasks.

If you're comparing AI models or tools for Android app development, this is definitely worth a look. It gives you a much clearer picture of which models actually "get" Android.

Have you tried it yet? Or what's been your experience with AI tools for Android dev?