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page.title=Android for Work Developer Overview
meta.tags="android for work, work, enterprise, corporate"
page.tags="android for work, work, enterprise, corporate"
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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    <h2>In this document</h2>
    <ul>
      <li><a href="#developer-guide">Create Apps Using the Developer Guide</a></li>
      <li><a href="#community-overview">What Does the Android for Work DevHub Offer?</a></li>
      <li><a href="#develop-apps">Develop Apps for Enterprises</a></li>
      <li><a href="#manage-devices">Manage Devices and Apps</a></li>
    </ul>
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<p>
  As an Android for Work developer, you can deploy devices and apps to
  employees and keep your corporate data secure. With Android for
  Work, organizations can choose what devices, APIs, and framework
  they want to use to develop apps.
</p>

<p>
  With Android for Work, you can:
  <ul>
    <li>Build apps to help employees be more productive in scenarios
    such as bring your own device (BYOD), and corporate-owned,
    single-use devices (COSU).</li>
    <li>Connect with leading enterprise mobility management (EMM)
    <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/partners/"
    >partners</a> to help integrate Android in your business.</li>
  </ul>
</p>

<p>
  Additionally, Android for Work offers a partner program for
  developers through the
  <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/developers/applyDevHub/"
  >Android for Work DevHub</a>, which provides exclusive access to beta
  features and developer events, along with access to a community of
  Android developers making enterprise apps.
</p>

<h2 id="developer-guide">Create Apps Using the Developer Guide</h2>

<p>
  The <a href="{@docRoot}work/guide.html"
  >Android for Work Developer Guide</a> is for developers who want to
  create Android apps that best utilize and complement the features in
  Android for Work. The guide defines the best practices to develop
  and test enterprise-focused apps for Android devices running Android
  for Work.
</p>

<h3>If you’re new to creating Android apps ...</h3>

<p>
  The Developer Guide assumes that you’re working as an independent
  software vendor (ISV) or in a similar role, and have already built
  an Android app. If you haven’t yet created an Android app, see
  <a href="{@docRoot}training/basics/firstapp/index.html"
  >Building Your First App</a>. If you’re looking for an accelerated
  course, see the <a href="https://www.udacity.com/course/ud853"
  >Developing Android Apps</a> course taught by Google employees.
</p>

<h2 id="community-overview">What Does the Android for Work DevHub Offer?</h2>

<p>
  The <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/developers/applyDevHub/"
  >Android for Work DevHub</a> offers these incentives:
</p>

<h3>Get exclusives</h3>

<p>
  Access to beta features and Android for Work developer training and
  events, including invite-only hackathons.
</p>

<h3>Learn from experts</h3>

<p>
  Special content from Android for Work experts, including how to
  optimize your app for the Play for Work store so that businesses can
  see your app.
</p>

<h3>Talk to others</h3>

<p>
  Access to a moderated space dedicated to enterprise developers. Talk
  with peers about issues specific to developing Android apps for
  businesses.
</p>

<h3>How do I join?</h3>

<p>
  Apply to join the
  <a href="https://www.google.com/work/android/developers/applyDevHub/"
  >Android for Work DevHub</a>.
</p>

<h2 id="develop-apps">Develop Apps for Enterprises</h2>

<p>
  Learn how to make your app function smoothly in corporate
  environments that restrict device features and data access. Go
  further to support business use of your app by enabling restrictions
  that administrators can use to remotely configure your app:
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<h2 id="manage-devices">Manage Devices and Apps</h2>

<p>
  Learn how to build policy controller apps that enable enterprise
  administrators to manage devices, manage corporate apps, and provide
  access to company resources:
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