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Hello kotliners,

A question of opinion here.

I have been building multiplatform libs to be shared across (jvm,android and js).

In very many cases, my source codes only reside in `commonMain` which is obviously a good thing. However, I do end up including `jvm` , `android` and `js` as compilation targets.

My question. Since the `android` platform basically uses `java`  classes. Is there a need for me to keep including `android` as a compilation target? coz I do have the java target and all.

Those who skipped compiling for the `android` target, have you ever faced an issue during importing your library to an `android` development?

Note: All targets are compiled using the `IR` backend

As I understand it, *if your library doesn't need Android features* then `jvm` is totally sufficient, no need for `android`. Library consumers will be able to use your `jvm` artifacts in their Android apps/libraries.

If your library depends on Android specific dependencies then you'll be stuck having to provide `android` artifacts.

Yeah I'd recommend not using Android but jvm if possible. Compilation speed is hugely better.

Your advice is already put to action. You guys rock