What is the Support Library? Why was it introduced?
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The Android Support Library is a set of libraries that provide backward-compatible versions of Android framework components and additional UI elements not included in the standard Android framework[1][2][3]. It was introduced to allow apps running on older versions of Android to support features made available on newer versions of the platform[1][3].
Some key reasons why the Support Library was introduced:
To provide backward-compatible versions of framework components like fragments, app bars, and Material Design elements that are not available on older Android versions[1][3]
To include additional layout and UI elements that can be useful for apps but are not part of the standard Android framework, such as the RecyclerView[1][2]
To support different device form factors like TV and wearables[1]
To provide design support for Material Design elements like floating action buttons[1]
