Recommended Minimum Android App SDK

Question

I am making an android app, and am wondering what the industry\'s thoughts are on supporting older android versions like GingerBread and FroYo. Should a developer like me take t

Answer 1

For those who are looking for an opinion to refer to, @minSdkVersion updates their Twitter account when they deem it appropriate to start using a higher minimum SDK version. They claim

The minimum SDK version for the practical, rational developer.

As others have mentioned, it's also worth checking the Android distribution dashboard. The full platform version disribution can be found in Android Studio's Create New Project wizard.