Android Performance: UI Optimization Techniques - Rendering Architecture and Diagnostics

Dive into the intricacies of Android UI rendering architecture and its impact on performance in this Google I/O 2017 session. Explore the concept of frames from both app and platform perspectives, understand the role of threads in UI rendering, and learn about RecyclerView performance optimization. Discover common sources of jank, including platform-related issues and binder operations. Gain insights into maintaining app performance through frame metrics and performance tests. Learn to leverage available tools for diagnosing and addressing UI performance problems. Enhance your Android development skills with practical tips and techniques for creating smooth, responsive user interfaces.

Intro
UI Performance - Deadlines
Frames - App Perspective
Frames - Platform Perspective
Frames - Threads
RecyclerView - Simple Frame
Scrolling
RecyclerView - CreateView
Sources of Jank - Platform
Binder in on Bind
Maintaining App Performance
Frame Metrics
Performance tests
Use the Tools