How does increasing the compileSdk value in the build.gradle file affect the application's operation and behavior?

The compileSdkVersion parameter in the build.gradle file specifies the version of the Android SDK used to compile the application. Increasing this value affects the following aspects:

• Allows the use of new APIs and features introduced in newer Android versions.
• The compiler checks the code against new platform rules and restrictions, which can reveal deprecated or unsafe calls.
• It does not directly affect the minimum SDK version (minSdkVersion) and does not change the application's behavior on devices with older Android versions.

Important: When increasing compileSdkVersion, it is also recommended to update dependencies and test the application to avoid compatibility issues.

Example:

android {
    compileSdkVersion 33
    defaultConfig {
        minSdkVersion 21
        targetSdkVersion 33
    }
}