While Android does not support SVGs (Scalable Vector Graphics) directly, Lollipop introduced a new class called VectorDrawable, which allows designers and developers to draw assets in a similar fashion using only code. In this article, you will learn how to create VectorDrawables with XML files and animate them in your projects.
Source Files for the Tuts+ tutorial: Using Android's VectorDrawable Class
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