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I am interested in understanding what is the smallest Android app possible that the OS will allow to be installed. It need not have any function or interface (or even any executable code) - it just needs to be recognized by Android's package manager.

Would that be an appropriate question to ask here, or would StackOverflow be more appropriate?

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    \$\begingroup\$ this sounds fun! \$\endgroup\$ – Maltysen Sep 19 '16 at 22:09
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    \$\begingroup\$ Note that this site is for challenges rather than questions; perhaps it's best to post your idea to the Sandbox first, to make sure it fits the format. \$\endgroup\$ – Sanchises Sep 20 '16 at 7:41
  • \$\begingroup\$ @sanchises I'd say this idea would fit under the tips tag, which is explicitly for questions rather than challenges. \$\endgroup\$ – DLosc Sep 22 '16 at 19:22
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    \$\begingroup\$ Welcome to PPCG Meta! \$\endgroup\$ – Erik the Outgolfer Sep 24 '16 at 8:48
  • \$\begingroup\$ @EriktheGolfer Thanks Erik! Friendly group here! \$\endgroup\$ – RockPaperLz- Mask it or Casket Sep 24 '16 at 18:54
  • \$\begingroup\$ Here is it: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aiuspaktyn.s \$\endgroup\$ – Aiuspaktyn Aug 16 '18 at 14:55
  • \$\begingroup\$ @Aiuspaktyn Thanks! Can you post the source code on Github? \$\endgroup\$ – RockPaperLz- Mask it or Casket Aug 17 '18 at 17:46
  • \$\begingroup\$ Note: my own published small-ish (8.4k) apk: redscreen. \$\endgroup\$ – Vi. Aug 29 '18 at 15:59
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Yes, this is on-topic

“How do I golf this?” questions are welcome here, and this is essentially one of them: the OP wants to golf the smallest .apk file that Android’s package manager recognizes. If they supply some more specifics about their requirements (e.g. which Android device?) so others can help out, this is suited for the main site.

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