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Android Development | Visual Studio2026-02-02T11:15:57-08:00

Android Development

Build amazing apps for Android with the latest Visual Studio.

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Android app development

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Build rich native apps using C++ and .NET MAUI with 100% of the native APIs exposed to you. Or push maximum performance using C++ with code that could be reused with iOS or Windows.

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Automate the lifecycle of your iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS apps. Connect your repo and within minutes build in the cloud, test on thousands of real devices, distribute to beta testers and app stores, and monitor real-world usage with crash and analytics data.

Azure App Service

Build cloud-connected Android apps

Build Android apps with Azure App Service Mobile Apps. Work with data in the cloud or on-premises. Sync data for offline use, authenticate users, and send personalized push notifications from a secure and scalable mobile app backend. Create a new app or connect an existing project—all in Visual Studio.

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