You should use AndroidX betas

194 · Jake Wharton · Nov. 19, 2025, 2:30 p.m.
Summary
This blog post explains the versioning system of AndroidX libraries, emphasizing that their beta and release candidate versions are production-ready due to strict API stability rules. The author shares personal insights from their experience at Cash App, advocating for developers to use these betas to resolve bugs and access new features sooner, while highlighting the importance of testing and community bug reporting.