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86.3 The Top-level Gradle Build File

A completed Android Studio project contains everything needed to build an Android application and consists of modules, libraries, manifest files and Gradle build files.

Each project contains one top-level Gradle build file. This file is listed as build.gradle (Project: <project name>) and can be found in the project tool window as highlighted in Figure 86-1:

Figure 86-1

By default, the contents of the top level Gradle build file reads as follows:

// Top-level build file where you can add configuration options common to all sub-projects/modules.

buildscript {

    repositories {

        google()

        jcenter()

    }

    dependencies {

        classpath "com.android.tools.build:gradle:4.2.0-rc01"

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Neil Smyth has over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, including roles in software development and enterprise-level UNIX and Linux system administration. In addition to a bachelor's degree in information technology, he also holds A+, Security+, Network+, Project+, and Microsoft Certified Professional certifications and is a CIW Database Design Specialist. Neil is the co-founder and CEO of Payload Media, Inc. (a technical content publishing company), and the author of the Essentials range of programming and system administration books.
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