Android Debug Bridge
Android Debug Bridge (ADB) is a command-line tool that facilitates communication between a computer and an Android device or emulator. It enables developers to install and debug apps, access device shells, transfer files, and perform various device management tasks. ADB is part of the Android SDK Platform-Tools package and is essential for Android development and testing workflows.
Developers should learn ADB when building Android apps to debug applications directly on physical devices or emulators, install APKs without using the Play Store, and access advanced device features like logcat for error logs. It is crucial for testing across different Android versions, automating tasks in CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshooting device connectivity issues during development.