Version 0.4.0 is the second major release of Android++ and comes with a large number of new features which have been developed over the last few months. It adds support for debugging native applications on Android L devices, and also includes integrations for ProGuard, Multi-dex files and 64-bit architecture toolchains.

Probably the biggest news, however, is that Android++ is now fully compatible with Microsoft’s Visual Studio Community 2013. Much like previous ‘Express’ releases of Visual Studio products, ‘Community 2013’ is completely free for most developers – but addresses certain restrictions in Express Editions that prevented support from third-party extensions. As a result, you can now use the free Android++ extension with a free version of Visual Studio!

Download 0.4.0 now, or read the full change-list (as follows):