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Discover how to successfully include a local `AAR` dependency in your `Bintray` published library with step-by-step guidance and essential tips.
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How to Add a Local AAR Dependency into a Bintray Published Library

If you’re an Android developer, sharing your libraries is an important part of reaching a broader audience. When publishing a library through JFrog Bintray, you may encounter a situation where you want to incorporate a local AAR (Android Archive) dependency. This can be perplexing, especially if you want to ensure that this dependency is included in both your library’s build and the final package uploaded to Bintray. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of achieving this seamlessly.

The Challenge

Imagine you’ve created a library and wish to share it with the world via Bintray. Now, you’ve decided to add a local AAR dependency that you’d like to encapsulate within your library package. You’ve already included it in your project with:

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But there's a hitch: you need this dependency to be reflected in the POM file generated for Bintray too, and you might be unsure of how to proceed. Fear not, as we’ll break down the solution for you!

The Solution: Using Kezong Plugin

To include your local AAR dependency effectively, we will use the Kezong fat-aar plugin. This plugin allows you to create a fat AAR that bundles all the necessary dependencies, ensuring that your library maintains a smaller footprint while still being complete.

Step 1: Applying the Kezong Plugin

Add the Kezong plugin to your build.gradle file like so:

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This tells Gradle to use the plugin to package your library correctly.

Step 2: Embedding Your Local AAR

Next, you need to include your local AAR dependency. In your build.gradle file, add the following:

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Using the embed keyword is crucial here. It guarantees that the Java files from your local dependency will be included in the final AAR file. This is important for assuring that clients using your library will have access to all required components.

Why Use embed?

Bundled Dependencies: Ensures that all necessary dependencies are included in the final output.

Simplified Usage: Users of your library don’t need to manage the AAR separately; it’s already packaged for them.

Clarity in Build: Makes your library self-contained, leading to fewer issues when others try to implement it in their projects.

Conclusion

With these steps, you can confidently add a local AAR dependency into your Bintray published library. By applying the Kezong plugin and using the embed function, you ensure a smoother development experience for those who will use your library.

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