Android Question A quick way to compile and test the app

[BerlinCoder]

Hi,
I always have a question in my mind. I use B4A bridge in order to compile, run and debug my apps on real devices. But, as all of you know, it takes lots of time for compiling a project properly, for waiting to see the results and so on... Is there any way to have do these process quickly?

 

[KMatle]

it takes lots of time for compiling a project properly, for waiting to see the results

What does "a lot of time" mean? Are you compiling a huge project?

 

[mterveen]

is there a way to just compile the app so it doesn't look for a device at the end of the compilation to try to install it on?

 

[coslad]

Use rapid debug and USB cable setting USB debug on the real device

 

[BerlinCoder]

What does "a lot of time" mean? Are you compiling a huge project?

It could be a huge project or small one, by the way you have to wait to upload the apk in device, install and so on.....

 

[BerlinCoder]

Use rapid debug and USB cable setting USB debug on the real device

Can you please give me more explanation? If it be faster, I will develop my apps in this way.

 

[Mark Baars]

You do have the drop-down box set to "Debug" and not to "Release" or "Release (obfuscated)" while debugging? If it's set to "Debug" it does not have to re-install after most small changes.

 

[BerlinCoder]

You do have the drop-down box set to "Debug" and not to "Release" or "Release (obfuscated)" while debugging? If it's set to "Debug" it does not have to re-install after most small changes.

I know Mark, but I am still looking for something faster!

 

[Widget]

I know Mark, but I am still looking for something faster!

1. You haven't said how long the compiles currently takes and how long the install to the device takes.
2. What type of equipment are you using? (i5? i7? Processors, memory, SSD?)
   
3. How large are the files being transferred to the device?
4. If you are using a USB cable, have you checked the speed of your USB connection? On some computers the rear USB 3 ports are considerably faster than the USB 3 ports on the front of the machine. Disconnect any USB hub you may have on your computer (and thumb drives) and use the rear USB port to communicate with your Android device. See if that speeds things up.

 

[Erel]

Make sure that you are not using the legacy debugger. With the standard debugger (rapid debugger) you can make changes and in most cases it will run immediately.