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# Ajesh Pai

Developer Relations Engineer

Android
- 19 Oct 2026 19 Oct 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/ANDDM_Grab_Strapi_2000x1000_STATIC_1_dbb884ce74_22df0m.webp) [Case Studies](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/case-studies)

  ## [Grab Reduces ANRs by 32% and improves startup time by 35% with R8 and Profile guided optimization](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/grab-r8-profile-guided-optimization-anr-startup-time)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/grab-r8-profile-guided-optimization-anr-startup-time) Grab is Southeast Asia's leading superapp, offering deliveries, mobility, and financial services to millions of users across eight countries through a single app.
  5 min read
  - [#Adaptive \& Differentiated](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-and-differentiated)
- 18 Aug 2026 18 Aug 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Copy_of_ANDDM_TINDER_Strapi_d8536aec8a_1WnFNT.webp) [Case Studies](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/case-studies)

  ## [Tinder cuts app cold starts by 47% with new R8 Configuration Analyzer](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/tinder-cuts-app-cold-starts-by-47-with-new-r8-configuration-analyzer)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/tinder-cuts-app-cold-starts-by-47-with-new-r8-configuration-analyzer) Tinder is on a mission to power and inspire real connections by making meeting easy and fun for every new generation of singles.
  4 min read
  - [#Adaptive \& Differentiated](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/adaptive-and-differentiated)
- 02 Jun 2026 02 Jun 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/Engineering_Memory_Blog_Strapi_3_bfd74f43e5_Z1unXc4.webp) [How-tos](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/how-tos)

  ## [Prioritizing Memory Efficiency: Essential Steps for Android 17](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/prioritizing-memory-efficiency-essential-steps-for-android-17) While app performance is often equated with a smooth UI and fast start times, memory serves as the silent foundation upon which these visible metrics are built. It's no secret that we're seeing a shift where device memory is more important than ever.
  10 min read
  - [#Memory](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/memory)
  - [#Android](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/android)
  - [#Performance](https://developer.android.com/blog/topics/performance)
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- 13 Mar 2026 13 Mar 2026 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/tiktok_Case_Study_ae91bba156_Z1VlEKj.webp) [Case Studies](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/case-studies)

  ## [TikTok reduces code size by 58% and improves app performance for new features with Jetpack Compose](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/tiktok-reduces-code-size-and-improves-app-performance-for-new-features-with-jetpack-compose)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/tiktok-reduces-code-size-and-improves-app-performance-for-new-features-with-jetpack-compose) TikTok is a global short-video platform known for its massive user base and innovative features.
  2 min read
- 18 Nov 2025 18 Nov 2025 ![](https://developer.android.com/static/blog/assets/performance_Week7_0b86aba329_Z1h1s1q.webp) [Product News](https://developer.android.com/blog/categories/product-news)

  ## [Configure and troubleshoot R8 Keep Rules](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/configure-and-troubleshoot-r8-keep-rules)

  [arrow_forward](https://developer.android.com/blog/posts/configure-and-troubleshoot-r8-keep-rules) The Android build system's primary tool for achieving a small, fast, and secure application is the R8 optimizer, the compiler that handles dead code and resource removal for shrinking, code renaming or minification, and app optimization.
  7 min read
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