Hello kotliners, A question of opinion here. I have been building multiplatform libs to be shared ...

# multiplatform

[andylamax]

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

[travis]

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.

[andylamax]

Thank you for your kind words

[Paul Woitaschek]

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

[andylamax]

Your advice is already put to action. You guys rock