Do not list Android Studio as a requirement to build Android apps

[miklcct]

Page URL

https://docs.flutter.dev/get-started/install/windows/mobile#development-tools

Page source

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Describe the problem

The page tells people to install Android Studio to develop Android apps. However, it is not strictly required and, if I already have IntelliJ IDEA with Android plugin installed, it is redundant anyway. People may also prefer to use VS Code as the IDE as well.

The actual requirement is the Android SDK with the appropriate components installed, and a compatible Java version for the Gradle version used in the project.

Expected fix

Remove Android Studio and add Android SDK and JDK into development tools, along with the instruction to install them either manually, or from Android Studio / IntelliJ IDEA. Also, add the Android plugin in IntelliJ IDEA in the IDE section as well.

Additional context

Related: flutter/flutter#159411

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[sfshaza2]

@miklcct, you are half right. You can develop an Android app without AS, but you still need AS to deploy an Android app. But that distinction could be made more clear.

[miklcct]

@miklcct, you are half right. You can develop an Android app without AS, but you still need AS to deploy an Android app. But that distinction could be made more clear.

What do you mean? I don't need the full version Android Studio at all. It is just an IDE and an IntelliJ IDEA Ultimate Edition with the Android plugin is functionally equivalent.