Before proceeding with your download, ensure your local workspace aligns with the architectural requirements of the Giraffe environment. Specification / Requirement Android Studio Giraffe Release Date November 16, 2023 Bundled Java Kit JetBrains Runtime JDK 17 Supported AGP Versions Android Gradle Plugin 8.1.0 through 8.1.4 IntelliJ Platform Base IntelliJ IDEA 2022.3 (Hence the "202231" nomenclature) Step-by-Step Installation Guide
: New projects use Kotlin DSL for Gradle build scripts by default, offering better compile-time checking and IDE support . Quick Update Tip
Whether you plan to build with or traditional XML Views
Giraffe ships with AGP 8.1.x, which includes:
from developer.android.com/studio . Most plugins and templates are no longer tested against Giraffe.