Compile, package, sign, and deploy V graphical apps to Android devices from the command line or as a V module.
V Android Bootstrapper (vab) is a command-line tool and V module that compiles, packages, signs, and deploys graphical applications written in the V programming language to Android devices. It automates the entire Android build pipeline, eliminating the need for Android Studio or complex Gradle configurations.
V language developers who want to create and distribute graphical Android applications without leaving their preferred development environment.
It provides a streamlined, single-command workflow that abstracts away the complexity of the Android toolchain, offering a fast and integrated build experience specifically tailored for the V ecosystem.
V Android Bootstrapper
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Automatically locates Android SDK, NDK, and Java dependencies using environment variables, reducing manual setup overhead as highlighted in the environment detection feature.
Transforms V source files into APK or AAB packages with minimal commands, exemplified by `vab /path/to/source` for rapid debug builds without Android Studio.
Supports building for arm64-v8a, armeabi-v7a, x86, and x86_64 architectures individually or combined, enabling broad device compatibility from a single codebase.
Facilitates store submissions by generating signed APKs or Android App Bundles with keystore and password environment variables, as shown in the release command examples.
Exclusively designed for the V programming language, which has a smaller ecosystem and fewer mature libraries compared to established Android development languages like Kotlin.
Requires manual installation of Java JDK, Android SDK, and NDK if auto-detection fails, leading to a complex initial configuration process, as admitted in the runtime dependencies section.
Lacks built-in debugging tools and IDE integration, forcing developers to rely on external methods for issue resolution, unlike Android Studio's comprehensive suite.