Understand terminal-oriented Android workflows and their limits.
1. CLI and agent roles
The CLI exposes Android development operations. A coding agent can orchestrate those operations, but it must still interpret exit codes and evidence. The tool does not guarantee a correct application.
2. Existing tools
Gradle builds projects and adb interacts with devices. A higher-level CLI can organize workflows around them; understanding the underlying responsibilities makes failures easier to diagnose.
3. Command discovery
Begin with the installed version’s help and capability output. Commands evolve, so copying an old command sequence without checking support is fragile.
Worked scenario
A build wrapper reports an environment problem before Gradle starts. Editing application code cannot fix a missing JDK.
Apply it
Inventory the installed CLI and underlying Android tools. Explain which component owns each task.
Check your understanding
You can distinguish environment, build and device failures. Explain the decision and show evidence from your implementation or design. If you cannot demonstrate it yet, revisit the relevant section before continuing.