Implementing and Designing Android TV Applications

Question

I want to create a TV ready application. Since this is still a quiet new topic, I ask myself the following questions:

• What do I need to keep in mind for a good TV?
• Can I share the code with my TV application?
• Can I reuse layouts, strings, and other resources?

In addition, I have problems currently finding useful resources on the Internet, especially for Amazon Fire TV. I found many resources that were obsolete or moved and are now links of death.

Are there any recommendations for implementing great apps?

Answer 1

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<string name="hello">Hello mobile</string>

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<string name="hello">Hello tablet</string>

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Answer 2

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  • (Full disclosure. I am working on a product http://www.jumpwick.com , and you can create your own application without a product using options 1 or 2).