Android NDK

The Android NDK (Native Development Kit) is a set of tools that allows developers to write parts of an Android app using native programming languages like C or C++. This enables more direct access to hardware features and can improve performance, especially for demanding applications like games or multimedia apps. Essentially, it lets developers optimize certain functions by working closer to the device's core hardware, rather than relying solely on high-level languages like Java. While it adds complexity, the NDK helps create faster and more efficient apps where needed.