If you are still using XML, you can skip this section. But if you are on Jetpack Compose, listen up.
Released in 2024, Android Studio Koala (2024.1.1) and its subsequent Feature Drop (2024.1.2) introduced significant updates to the IntelliJ platform and Android-specific productivity tools. Key Features of Android Studio Koala android studio koala download
Here's a step-by-step guide to download and install Koala in Android Studio: If you are still using XML, you can skip this section
Google finally optimized the Resource Manager and the Layout Inspector. In previous versions (looking at you, Hedgehog), clicking on a large XML layout file meant a 5-second lag spike. In Koala, it’s instant. If you are still using XML
So, clear some disk space (it’s still a 1.5GB download, sorry), back up your /.android folder, and take Koala for a spin.