Compare Android NDK and Visual Studio 
- Users report that Visual Studio excels in ease of use with a score of 9.1, while Android NDK falls behind with a score of 8.0. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio's intuitive interface significantly enhances productivity for developers.
- Reviewers say that Visual Studio offers superior file management capabilities, scoring 9.1 compared to Android NDK's 8.9. Users on G2 highlight features like integrated version control and easy file navigation as key advantages.
- G2 users note that Visual Studio provides robust multi-language support with a score of 9.1, while Android NDK also performs well with a score of 8.9. Users mention that Visual Studio's extensive library of language tools makes it easier to work across different programming languages.
- Users say that customization options in Visual Studio are highly rated at 9.0, compared to Android NDK's 8.9. Reviewers mention that Visual Studio allows for extensive personalization of the development environment, which enhances user experience.
- Reviewers mention that Visual Studio shines in straight-out-the-box functionality with a score of 8.8, while Android NDK scores higher at 9.3. Users report that Android NDK's initial setup is more straightforward for mobile development, making it a preferred choice for Android app developers.
- Users on G2 highlight that Visual Studio's help guides are rated at 8.8, providing comprehensive support, while Android NDK's guides are also well-received but slightly lower. Reviewers say that the extensive documentation and community support for Visual Studio make it easier for new users to get started.
I like that android apps can be written natively in C/C++ and not Java, this allows apps to get fine grain access to the system and can also gain a lot of performance. In addition, it is much harder to reverse engineer an app using NDK than the java or...
There are difficulties in the automatic execution of tests, a problem caused by Android as a platform. Documentation not always up to date. Often on the latest versions the external libraries do not work well
It is an integrated IDE and really it requires a few things done outside it. If you work with Microsoft products, VS is the right tool
One of the most annoying thing is that you need to register to use the software, and that you must be connected all the time, otherwise it starts complaining. It is easy to find support for all-Microsoft solutions, but if you want to create something not...
I like that android apps can be written natively in C/C++ and not Java, this allows apps to get fine grain access to the system and can also gain a lot of performance. In addition, it is much harder to reverse engineer an app using NDK than the java or...
It is an integrated IDE and really it requires a few things done outside it. If you work with Microsoft products, VS is the right tool
There are difficulties in the automatic execution of tests, a problem caused by Android as a platform. Documentation not always up to date. Often on the latest versions the external libraries do not work well
One of the most annoying thing is that you need to register to use the software, and that you must be connected all the time, otherwise it starts complaining. It is easy to find support for all-Microsoft solutions, but if you want to create something not...
