What are iml files in Android Studio?

Question

What are iml files in Android Studio project? I read that it is configuration file for modules. I do not understand how it works, and can\'t I just use gradle scripts to int

Answer 1

They are project files, that hold the module information and meta data.

Just add *.iml to .gitignore.

In Android Studio: Press CTRL + F9 to rebuild your project. The missing *.iml files will be generated.