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Every Android Studio release is built on top of a stable version of JetBrains IntelliJ IDEA. Giraffe is no exception, bumping the base platform to .

is a feature that allows you to see changes to your composables reflected on an emulator or physical device without a full recompilation and redeployment .

The headliner for Giraffe was unapologetically aimed at Jetpack Compose developers.

For those still living in the XML/Java 11 world, Giraffe is a warning sign: the migration train is leaving the station.

If you are an Android developer, the sound of a new Android Studio release probably triggers a specific mix of emotions: cautious optimism about new features, dread about Gradle migration, and curiosity about the version code name.

Here are some resources to help you learn more about Android Studio Giraffe: