Ben is a Developer Programs Engineer at Google located in London. Here he works to make Android Developers live better.
Since 2009 he has been involved with Android, creating apps for several companies and organizations. Ben used to be involved in the Berlin Android community, co-organized several bigger events and presented on various Android related topics. Ben has recently developed Topeka for Android, a material design showcase. Furthermore, Ben is the developer behind the Crouton library for Android and held a Guinness World Record.
Talks I've Given
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The Dynamics of Android App Bundles
Featuring Adarsh Fernando, Wojtek Kaliciński and Benjamin Weiss
At Google I/O 2018 they introduced the Android App Bundle—a new upload format that allows developers to deliver highly optimized downloads to users and take advantage of dynamic code-loading via Dynamic Delivery.
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Android Instant Apps
Featuring Benjamin Weiss
Modularizing your app helps you deliver the smallest APK to your users, which is critical for building Instant Apps as well as working towards emerging markets.
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In transition
Featuring Benjamin Weiss
The Android Transitions API has been around since KitKat and gained new features and importance over time. This session will provide an introduction to the API as well as a deep dive into creating your own transition.
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Meaningful motion
Featuring Nick Butcher and Benjamin Weiss
Material design emphasizes using meaningful motion within your UIs. But when should you use it and how can it be implemented?
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Customize Your Views
Featuring Benjamin Weiss
Tired of writing multiple layout.xmls for different screen densities? There are alternatives.
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