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      1 page.title=Android for Work Developer Overview
      2 meta.tags="android for work, work, enterprise, corporate"
      3 page.tags="android for work, work, enterprise, corporate"
      4 page.metaDescription=Learn how to build Android apps for the enterprise and take advantage of Google's Android for Work program.
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     11     <h2>In this document</h2>
     12     <ul>
     13       <li><a href="#developer-guide">Create Apps Using the Developer Guide</a></li>
     14       <li><a href="#community-overview">What Does the Android for Work DevHub Offer?</a></li>
     15       <li><a href="#develop-apps">Develop Apps for Enterprises</a></li>
     16       <li><a href="#manage-devices">Manage Devices and Apps</a></li>
     17     </ul>
     18   </div>
     19 </div>
     20 
     21 <p>
     22   As an Android for Work developer, you can deploy devices and apps to
     23   employees and keep your corporate data secure. With Android for
     24   Work, organizations can choose what devices, APIs, and framework
     25   they want to use to develop apps.
     26 </p>
     27 
     28 <p>
     29   With Android for Work, you can:
     30   <ul>
     31     <li>Build apps to help employees be more productive in scenarios
     32     such as bring your own device (BYOD), and corporate-owned,
     33     single-use devices (COSU).</li>
     34     <li>Connect with leading enterprise mobility management (EMM)
     35     <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/partners/"
     36     >partners</a> to help integrate Android in your business.</li>
     37   </ul>
     38 </p>
     39 
     40 <p>
     41   Additionally, Android for Work offers a partner program for
     42   developers through the
     43   <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/developers/applyDevHub/"
     44   >Android for Work DevHub</a>, which provides exclusive access to beta
     45   features and developer events, along with access to a community of
     46   Android developers making enterprise apps.
     47 </p>
     48 
     49 <h2 id="developer-guide">Create Apps Using the Developer Guide</h2>
     50 
     51 <p>
     52   The <a href="{@docRoot}work/guide.html"
     53   >Android for Work Developer Guide</a> is for developers who want to
     54   create Android apps that best utilize and complement the features in
     55   Android for Work. The guide defines the best practices to develop
     56   and test enterprise-focused apps for Android devices running Android
     57   for Work.
     58 </p>
     59 
     60 <h3>If youre new to creating Android apps ...</h3>
     61 
     62 <p>
     63   The Developer Guide assumes that youre working as an independent
     64   software vendor (ISV) or in a similar role, and have already built
     65   an Android app. If you havent yet created an Android app, see
     66   <a href="{@docRoot}training/basics/firstapp/index.html"
     67   >Building Your First App</a>. If youre looking for an accelerated
     68   course, see the <a href="https://www.udacity.com/course/ud853"
     69   >Developing Android Apps</a> course taught by Google employees.
     70 </p>
     71 
     72 <h2 id="community-overview">What Does the Android for Work DevHub Offer?</h2>
     73 
     74 <p>
     75   The <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/developers/applyDevHub/"
     76   >Android for Work DevHub</a> offers these incentives:
     77 </p>
     78 
     79 <h3>Get exclusives</h3>
     80 
     81 <p>
     82   Access to beta features and Android for Work developer training and
     83   events, including invite-only hackathons.
     84 </p>
     85 
     86 <h3>Learn from experts</h3>
     87 
     88 <p>
     89   Special content from Android for Work experts, including how to
     90   optimize your app for the Play for Work store so that businesses can
     91   see your app.
     92 </p>
     93 
     94 <h3>Talk to others</h3>
     95 
     96 <p>
     97   Access to a moderated space dedicated to enterprise developers. Talk
     98   with peers about issues specific to developing Android apps for
     99   businesses.
    100 </p>
    101 
    102 <h3>How do I join?</h3>
    103 
    104 <p>
    105   Apply to join the
    106   <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/developers/applyDevHub/"
    107   >Android for Work DevHub</a>.
    108 </p>
    109 
    110 <h2 id="develop-apps">Develop Apps for Enterprises</h2>
    111 
    112 <p>
    113   Learn how to make your app function smoothly in corporate
    114   environments that restrict device features and data access. Go
    115   further to support business use of your app by enabling restrictions
    116   that administrators can use to remotely configure your app:
    117 </p>
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    128 <h2 id="manage-devices">Manage Devices and Apps</h2>
    129 
    130 <p>
    131   Learn how to build policy controller apps that enable enterprise
    132   administrators to manage devices, manage corporate apps, and provide
    133   access to company resources:
    134 </p>
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