Explore the latest advancements in Android Runtime (ART) in this Google I/O 2018 conference talk. Discover how ART enhances Java and Kotlin development on Android, improving debugging, profiling, installation, and launch times. Learn about optimizations in null checks, memory usage, storage efficiency, and layout processing. Understand the role of profiles, including core profiles and device profiles, in optimizing application performance. Gain insights into dex file contents, compact dex, and dex processing for improved efficiency. Examine the concept of hot code and its impact on app performance. Engage with ART engineers during a brief Q&A session at the end of the talk to deepen your understanding of Android app development best practices.