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Android Oreo Adds a Splash Screen API so Developers can Easily Build App Loading Screens
Google has just made it easier for developers to build app loading screens in their newest Android Oreo release, by making an official splash screen API!
Most developers have mixed opinions when it comes to splash screens. Some advocate for the use of it to hide the app loading in the background and then transition to it seamlessly. On the other hand, some consider splash screens a waste of time both for the user and the developer. Google's stance on this is mixed, having previously not promoting their use but have since started using splash screens themselves in many applications. And with Android Oreo, Google wants to make building a simple splash screen a way easier task for developers.