How Reddit improved performance with the R8 optimizer #SpotlightWeek

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Discover how the R8 optimizer significantly improves Android app performance, as demonstrated by Reddit's app, which achieved a 40% faster cold startup, 30% reduction in ANR errors, and 25% smoother frame rendering. For more information on how you can do this to your app, check out the related video “Boost Android app performance with the R8 optimizer” from Spotlight Week. Watch more Android Spotlight Week → https://goo.gle/SpotlightWeeks Subscribe to Android Developers → https://goo.gle/AndroidDevs #AndroidDevelopers #performance Speaker: Ben Weiss Products Mentioned: Android, R8

Published 2025-11-19 · Watch on YouTube ↗
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