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Dev tools · September 4, 2015

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Build an open-source Android messaging app in 5 minutes

Build an open-source Android messaging app in 5 minutes launched on September 4, 2015 with 12 votes, #1,560 of 3,463 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was not reachable when checked in September 2026.

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This is an open-source development tool for building Android messaging applications quickly. Launched in 2015, it targets developers who need to create messaging functionality without extensive setup time. The tool streamlines the app development process by providing pre-built components and structure, allowing developers to get a working messaging app running in minimal time rather than building from scratch.

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