DesignBytes: Density-independent Pixels

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This introductory video explains how Android app designers can easily work across different screen pixel densities by using the density-independent pixel (abbreviated dp or dip), a virtual pixel unit that keeps things the same physical size across device. Understanding dp units is critical to a successful Android app design workflow.



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