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Kailash Chand B.

Android developer

Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/10/2025

"Powerful but Complex Tool for Native Android Development"

5/5

What do you like best about Android NDK?

I like that Android NDK gives me the power to write parts of my Android app in C and C++ for better performance. It integrates fairly well with Android Studio and Gradle, and once configured, it runs smoothly. The number of features it offers for native development is impressive — from low-level hardware access to native libraries. It’s great for optimizing performance-critical areas and reusing existing C/C++ code. I use it regularly for modules that need speed or complex computations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Android NDK?

The biggest challenge with this software is its steep learning curve. Both using and implementing it can be quite difficult, especially for developers who lack experience with native code. Debugging is often slow and can be confusing, as even minor build errors may take a significant amount of time to fix. Integrating the software with Java or Kotlin sometimes results in unexpected issues. Customer support is only communities and forums Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Android NDK solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helps build high-performance modules using C and C++ for faster app execution.

Solves performance bottlenecks in tasks like image processing, data computation, and real-time rendering.

Allows reuse of existing native libraries, saving development time.

Provides better control over memory and CPU usage for optimized performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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