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LEARN IT. BUILD IT. MAKE IT YOURS.

Your next idea starts
with a working project.

Build Android + AI projects with guided codelabs. Connect a voice agent, explore Compose, or improve your app’s architecture—one practical step at a time.

Explore 7 projects ↓Looking for a learning path? →

Find your next project

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Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketStories: Build On-device Gemma Adventures — Preview

A complete source-pinned walkthrough of model downloads, CameraX, MVVM, LiteRT-LM streaming, cancellation, Room and a tested context-policy exercise. Includes emulator limits and an independent capstone.

IntermediateSelf-paced · 13 steps13 steps

KotlinJetpack ComposeLiteRT-LMCameraXRoomOkHttp

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

Start building

Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketChat: Build Reliable Gemini Conversations on Android

Run and extend PocketChat with Kotlin, Compose, Gemini SSE streaming, Stop/Retry, bounded context, Room recovery, and an Android Engineers AI guide. Includes a tested code exercise.

IntermediateSelf-paced · 12 steps12 steps

KotlinJetpack ComposeGemini APIOkHttpRoomCoroutines

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

Start building

Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketCook: Understand and Extend a Gemini Live Android App

Learn direct Gemini Live with Kotlin: run PocketCook, trace PCM capture/playback, fix a chunk-size contract with tests, handle interruptions and evaluate real-device voice.

Intermediate4–6 hours11 steps

Jetpack ComposeGemini Live APIAudioRecordAudioTrackOkHttpKotlin Coroutines

Before you begin

Basic Kotlin, Compose, ViewModel and coroutine cancellation knowledge.
Git, Android Studio, JDK 17, Android SDK 36 and Build Tools 36.0.0.
An API 26+ device; use a physical phone for audible voice and an isolated emulator for the full device suite.
A project-owned Gemini API key and access to the selected Live model for cloud tasks. Usage may incur charges.
Allow 4–6 hours plus setup and debugging. Offline reading and tests work without a key after dependencies download.

Start building

Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketCards: Understand and Extend an Android AI App

Learn AI fundamentals through a real Kotlin app: clone PocketCards, configure Firebase, generate grounded flashcards, trace MVVM state, and implement a tested validation improvement.

Intermediate4–5 hours12 steps

Jetpack ComposeFirebase AI LogicKotlinNavigation 3

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

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Voice AIAgora

Build an Android Voice AI Agent with Agora Conversational AI

Run the official Agora Android quickstart with Jetpack Compose, a Python backend, RTC audio, RTM transcripts, and a real voice AI agent session.

Intermediate45-60 minutes10 steps

Jetpack ComposeAgora RTCAgora RTMPythonFastAPI

Before you begin

Android Studio with JDK 17 or newer.
Python 3.10 or newer.
Bash for the scripts in server/.
An Android device or emulator with microphone support.
An Agora account with access to Conversational AI.
A tunnel provider such as Cloudflare Tunnel, ngrok, Tailscale Funnel, or LocalTunnel.

Start building

Android CLIGoogle

Overview of Android CLI: Build Android Faster from the Terminal

Learn how Android CLI helps you scaffold projects, manage emulators, inspect apps, and power agent-first Android workflows from the terminal.

Beginner10 minutes9 steps

Android CLIAndroid SkillsAndroid Knowledge Base

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See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

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Android SkillsGoogle

Overview of Android Skills: Teach Agents Android Best Practices

Learn how Android skills help AI tools understand Android workflows, how to install them with Android CLI, and how to create your own shared skill.

Beginner10 minutes6 steps

Android SkillsAgent SkillsSKILL.md

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

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A LITTLE GUIDANCE

Stuck on your next step?

Bring your Android questions to a focused 1:1 session with Akshay.

Explore 1:1 mentorship →

FOR TEAMS & SDK BUILDERS

Help developers build with your tools.

Work with Android Engineers on a practical codelab for your SDK or platform.

Create a codelab together →

Find your next project

7 of 7 projects

Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketStories: Build On-device Gemma Adventures — Preview

IntermediateSelf-paced · 13 steps13 steps

KotlinJetpack ComposeLiteRT-LMCameraXRoomOkHttp

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

Start building

Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketChat: Build Reliable Gemini Conversations on Android

Run and extend PocketChat with Kotlin, Compose, Gemini SSE streaming, Stop/Retry, bounded context, Room recovery, and an Android Engineers AI guide. Includes a tested code exercise.

IntermediateSelf-paced · 12 steps12 steps

KotlinJetpack ComposeGemini APIOkHttpRoomCoroutines

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

Start building

Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketCook: Understand and Extend a Gemini Live Android App

Learn direct Gemini Live with Kotlin: run PocketCook, trace PCM capture/playback, fix a chunk-size contract with tests, handle interruptions and evaluate real-device voice.

Intermediate4–6 hours11 steps

Jetpack ComposeGemini Live APIAudioRecordAudioTrackOkHttpKotlin Coroutines

Before you begin

Basic Kotlin, Compose, ViewModel and coroutine cancellation knowledge.
Git, Android Studio, JDK 17, Android SDK 36 and Build Tools 36.0.0.
An API 26+ device; use a physical phone for audible voice and an isolated emulator for the full device suite.
A project-owned Gemini API key and access to the selected Live model for cloud tasks. Usage may incur charges.
Allow 4–6 hours plus setup and debugging. Offline reading and tests work without a key after dependencies download.

Start building

Android + AIAndroid Engineers

PocketCards: Understand and Extend an Android AI App

Learn AI fundamentals through a real Kotlin app: clone PocketCards, configure Firebase, generate grounded flashcards, trace MVVM state, and implement a tested validation improvement.

Intermediate4–5 hours12 steps

Jetpack ComposeFirebase AI LogicKotlinNavigation 3

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

Start building

Voice AIAgora

Build an Android Voice AI Agent with Agora Conversational AI

Run the official Agora Android quickstart with Jetpack Compose, a Python backend, RTC audio, RTM transcripts, and a real voice AI agent session.

Intermediate45-60 minutes10 steps

Jetpack ComposeAgora RTCAgora RTMPythonFastAPI

Before you begin

Android Studio with JDK 17 or newer.
Python 3.10 or newer.
Bash for the scripts in server/.
An Android device or emulator with microphone support.
An Agora account with access to Conversational AI.
A tunnel provider such as Cloudflare Tunnel, ngrok, Tailscale Funnel, or LocalTunnel.

Start building

Android CLIGoogle

Overview of Android CLI: Build Android Faster from the Terminal

Learn how Android CLI helps you scaffold projects, manage emulators, inspect apps, and power agent-first Android workflows from the terminal.

Beginner10 minutes9 steps

Android CLIAndroid SkillsAndroid Knowledge Base

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

Start building

Android SkillsGoogle

Overview of Android Skills: Teach Agents Android Best Practices

Learn how Android skills help AI tools understand Android workflows, how to install them with Android CLI, and how to create your own shared skill.

Beginner10 minutes6 steps

Android SkillsAgent SkillsSKILL.md

Before you begin

See the opening steps for the tools and setup used in this project.

Start building

Android + AI Codelabs — Build Real Projects | Android Engineers

Your next idea startswith a working project.

Stuck on your next step?

Help developers build with your tools.

Your next idea startswith a working project.

Stuck on your next step?

Help developers build with your tools.

Your next idea starts
with a working project.

Your next idea starts
with a working project.