Should I upgrade Android Gradle?

When the gradle plugin it updated, the build tools are also updated. However, if needed, you can still specify the build tools version that you want to use. Upgrading to newer versions is always recommended . Generally, upgrading will not have any problems, especially between 27.0.

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What is Gradle for Android?

Android Studio uses Gradle, an advanced build toolkit , to automate and manage the build process, while allowing you to define flexible custom build configurations. Each build configuration can define its own set of code and resources, while reusing the parts common to all versions of your app.

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