implemented generation of main dex classes list for multi dex

[psorobka]

I've promised some time ago that I will do better multi dex support, so here it is :)
Implementation is based on mainDexClasses script, included in build-tools 21.1.1+, but it's written in Java - there should be no problems with multi OS support (doh).

There is a sample project included with integration test: multidexsample
Basically, all you need to do is to specify in pom.xml:

<configuration>
    ....
    <dexMultiDex>true</dexMultiDex>
    <dexGenerateMainDexList>true</dexGenerateMainDexList> 
    ....
</configuration>

Then add dependency:

        <dependency>
            <groupId>com.android.support</groupId>
            <artifactId>multidex</artifactId>
            <version>1.0.1</version>
            <type>aar</type>
        </dependency>

If you don't have the jar in your repo, you can use bundled with Android SDK Maven repo:

    <repositories>
        <repository>
            <id>local-android-repository</id>
            <url>file://${env.ANDROID_HOME}/extras/android/m2repository</url>
        </repository>
    </repositories>

Finally, use multidex in your Application class:

...
import android.support.multidex.MultiDex;
...
public class YourApplication extends Application {
...
    @Override
    protected void attachBaseContext(Context base) {
        super.attachBaseContext(base);
        ...
        MultiDex.install(this);
    }

I've tested it on linux and windows box.

[athkalia]

Any updates on this ?

[mosabua]

Could you remove that class its usage. It hides too much detail and makes the tests harder to read imho.

[mosabua]

Can you rebase this and ensure all tests pass?

[mosabua]

From what I remember this was necessary for things to work on OSX, Linux and windows..

[sytolk]

Maybe my issue #556 is for the file separator difference on my OS ?

[mosabua]

I released 4.4.1 now but I would like to release another version soon and include this. Could you rebase and ensure tests path please.