Question 1

How to integrate Booster into an Android project?

Accepted Answer

Add the Booster Gradle plugin dependency in your build.gradle, apply the plugin, and use specific modules as needed. The README provides a sample configuration and a dry-run command to verify activation.

Question 2

Booster vs R8 for code optimization?

Accepted Answer

Booster focuses on broader quality optimizations like thread management, system bug fixes, and resource shrinking, while R8 is primarily for code shrinking and obfuscation. They can be complementary in a build pipeline.

Question 3

Does Booster work with Kotlin-based Android apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Booster works with Kotlin as it integrates with the Android Gradle Plugin and performs bytecode transformations, which are language-agnostic for optimizations like thread management.

Question 4

How to reduce APK size using Booster?

Accepted Answer

Use Booster's modules for resource optimization, such as booster-transform-r-inline for resource index inlining and other modules for redundant resource removal and compression, as mentioned in the package size reduction section.

Question 5

Is Booster compatible with Android Gradle Plugin 8.0?

Accepted Answer

Booster 5.0.0+ supports AGP 8.0, but AGP 8.5+ is not supported according to the compatibility table, so you must check version mappings to avoid issues.

Question 6

What are common pitfalls when migrating Booster versions?

Accepted Answer

Migration from Booster 4.x to 5.x involves losing support for AGP 7.x and deprecated Task-based modules. Always review the migration guide and test builds to prevent breakages.

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