We all know that the two success keys of any open source project are : the community and the documentation. Android SDK was launched with an excellent documentation, but there was just one group “Android developers” where people started talking about anything concerning Android but development. The group become quickly overcrowded and difficult to follow. I posted a suggestion yesterday to launch new groups for newbies and general discussion, and google reacted very quickly by splitting the developers group into five discussion groups.

So for now, be sure to read Android groups charter and check the right group before asking your question. This is the new list of Android groups :

1. Android Beginners : New to Android development? Start here. Open to any discussion around beginner-type questions; this is a great way to get up and running with your new App on the Android platform.
2. Android Developers : Discuss developing Android applications using the Android framework. Get help with troubleshooting apps, advice on implementation, and strategies for improving your app’s speed and user experience.
3. Android internals : For “hackers” interested in discussing the innards of Android or exploring its use on various hardware.
4. Android Challenge : Discuss the Android Developer Challenge, including questions on contest details. You can also seek other developers to join a team effort.
5. Android discuss : The “water cooler” of Android discussion. Free-wheeling discussion from ideas about the Android platform to your announcements on other Android resources.

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