Sloth is a game-changing tool for FTC development that allows for specialized “hot-reloading” of your code. Instead of waiting 30-60 seconds for a full Gradle build and upload, Sloth can push changes to your robot in under a second.
Why Use Sloth?
- Speed: Instant deployments mean you can iterate on PID values or autonomous paths much faster.
- Efficiency: No more staring at the progress bar in Android Studio.
- Reliability: Developed by the Dairy Foundation, it’s designed specifically for the unique constraints of the Control Hub.
Installation
Sloth is typically installed as a Gradle plugin in your build.gradle file.