Google for Developers

A dependency resolution puzzle about a failure mode that hides from normal debugging.

Three packages share a single dependency, and each declares its own version constraint. Checked in pairs, every combination is compatible.

The question is what happens when all three are installed together. → youtube.com/shorts/qwUM4Sk1_nE

Watch the clip and comment: which version of the shared dependency gets installed?

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Google for Developers

We are thrilled to partner with Google Cloud for The Blockbuster Hackathon!

Are you ready to turn real-world enterprise chaos into a seamless cinematic production? Step onto the studio lot for a first-of-its-kind Summer Blockbuster Hackathon with Google Cloud and our outstanding partner ecosystem!

In the era of autonomous builders, writing raw code is just background noise. The real magic is system orchestration.

Choose your role on the backlot:

The Director: Build production-ready autonomous agent networks.

The Technical Producer: Connect secure data pipelines via managed MCP servers.

The Studio Head: Enforce Cloud IAM security and governance across multi-agent workflows.

Vibe code with Gemini Enterprise and IBM tech to cast the perfect enterprise stack and build the next generation of AI applications fit for the big screen.


Learn more → goo.gle/4fr50uw

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Google for Developers

A dependency resolution dev challenge from a situation every dev has faced at least once. Your app needs three packages. The registry has six versions, each with its own constraints.

The resolver can pick only one version of each package, and it prefers the newest it can get.

Which versions get installed if any? → youtube.com/shorts/UUozyqDNRGg

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 262

Google for Developers

Devs, this Kotlin challenge arises from a refactoring bug you might have seen.

Here’s the setup: a teammate tidies up some code that builds job configurations. The build succeeds and everything looks fine. Then we check the list, and instead of the config object we expect, it holds something else.

Watch the video and share what you think caused the bug! → youtube.com/shorts/AaWdVp_py4Y

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 293

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Africa's game dev scene is one of the fastest-growing gaming markets in the world. To help close the investment gap and elevate local talent, we’re launching the first Google Play Indie Games Fund in Africa!

💰 $1M USD total fund ($50K–$200K per studio)
👥 10 selected indie studios
🛠️ Mentorship & tech support included

Open to Sub-Saharan African developers with a launched mobile, PC, or console game.

📅 Apply by July 31 → goo.gle/indiefundafrica

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 261

Google for Developers

Upgrading your image pipeline? ⚡ Meet Nano Banana 2 Lite!

Engineered for rapid ideation and high-velocity developer pipelines, it’s the ultimate choice when speed and cost are your primary constraints.

If you’re currently using the first-generation version (gemini-2.5-flash-image), this new model offers an easy way to unlock immediate latency leaps and performance gains.

Explore the new model in Google AI Studio: goo.gle/googleaistudio

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 250

Google for Developers

Android Studio Quail 2 is now stable and ready for production!

Optimizing application performance and code quality just got a major upgrade. Android Studio brings direct execution straight into your IDE, reducing manual friction and keeping you anchored right inside your workspace.

Discover the key updates designed to streamline your daily workflow:

Parallel chats: Initiate, run, and manage multiple agentic tasks concurrently across different chats.

Memory leak detection with LeakCanary: Lift and shift heap analysis from your resource-constrained testing device onto your powerful development computer for 5x faster, jank-free tracing.

Fix bugs with App Quality Insights: Move seamlessly from production crash identification to code fixes with the "Fix with AI" button.

Stay focused on building great apps without shifting between disjointed tools.

👉 Read the blog post for a deep dive into what's new in Android Studio Quail 2: goo.gle/4bloC0A

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 353

Google for Developers

Here’s a Kotlin focused developer challenge: A system is supposed to catch duplicate requests by comparing IDs. Two IDs are clearly the same. The logs confirm it. The values match. → youtube.com/shorts/Q3ryjp64wK8

However, the duplicate check fails, and the same request goes through twice. Watch the clip and share what you think is going on in the comments.

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4 weeks ago | [YT] | 287

Google for Developers

Meet the Nano Banana family: built to solve your image pipeline constraints. 🍌

From lightning-fast drafting to state-of-the-art 4K generation, see how the next-gen image models stack up - swipe to find your perfect match!

Start playing in Google AI Studio:goo.gle/googleaistudio

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1 month ago | [YT] | 371

Google for Developers

The next era of Android Bench!

Here is what's packed into the latest update:

8 New Models Added: Expanded the leaderboard with top industry models, including OpenAI's GPT 5.5, Anthropic's Claude Fable 5 and Sonnet 5, GLM 5.2, and Qwen 3.7 Max - with Claude Fable 5 currently leading the pack at 84.5%.

Upgraded Evaluation Methodology: To continue providing state-of-the-art evaluations of the latest model capabilities, we are standardizing the Harbor framework. This makes it easier for you to run and evaluate the benchmark yourself- providing even greater transparency.

Community Contributions: Starting today, the Android developer community can help shape the benchmark by submitting development tasks and sharing evaluations.

Check out the updated leaderboard and the full methodology breakdown in the latest blog post: goo.gle/4wB7Vqk

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