What is min sdk version
satya - Monday, April 20, 2009 11:49:39 AM
android min sdk version
android min sdk version
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satya - Monday, April 20, 2009 11:52:49 AM
min sdk android manifest file
min sdk android manifest file
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satya - Monday, April 20, 2009 11:53:31 AM
android:minSdkVersion
android:minSdkVersion
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satya - Monday, April 20, 2009 11:53:58 AM
here is a link that discusses the minSDKVersion
satya - Friday, October 28, 2011 8:41:58 PM
minsdk targetsdk version android
minsdk targetsdk version android
satya - Friday, October 28, 2011 8:42:12 PM
here is a discussion on stack overflow
satya - Friday, October 28, 2011 9:00:59 PM
quick summary
minsdk is very clear.
targetsdk indicates that the application is optimized and most appealing features will be in the targetsdk. however the developer made adjustments so that it will work on lower sdks as well up to the minsdk.
who cares about this then?
May be the platform? may be the user?
May be the user because, she may be comforted to download and use it because it is the latest??
May be the platform because on an advanced device it won't have to switch back or optimize or enable compatibility features to ensure that the lower level apps runs as well but may not be in their optimal state. The device can turn off certain features to save energy if it knows that you work well with a newer version that is on the device.
satya - Friday, October 28, 2011 9:05:00 PM
Typically
if confusing set both to the same.
If your code is using newer features but know how to step down on lower devices then you can do this. This could be important if you want to give the best experience for the new devices but still want to give compatibility to the old.
This becomes clear the moment you implement your app for 4.0 and also 1.5. Same app works for both but you have programmatically used apis from both.