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What is the purpose of the targetSdkVersion parameter in Android development?
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Answer from AI
The targetSdkVersion parameter in Android development indicates the version of the Android SDK that the application is optimized for and tested against.
Its purposes:
- Determines how the system will behave with the application, including enabling or disabling new features and changes in API behavior.
- Ensures that the application will work correctly on devices with Android version equal to or higher than the specified one.
- Allows developers to gradually adapt the application to new Android versions, controlling compatibility.
For example, if targetSdkVersion is set to 30, the application will use Android 11 behavior, even if it is run on a newer OS version.