Difference between google() and maven { url 'https://maven.google.com' }

Question

Is there any difference between google() and maven { url \'https://maven.google.com\' } in build.gradle file and if there is any, what is it?

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Answer 1

The google() repository is a shortcut to Google's maven repository. It was introduced in Gradle 4.x+. The actual repository URL used is `"https://dl.google.com/dl/android/maven2/" as specified here. https://maven.google.com actually points to the same repository.

However, if you are planning to use the google() shortcut, you need Gradle 4.x+, Android Studio 3.x+ and Gradle plugin for Android 3.x+.