Android NDK with Google Test Part 2

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I recently gave a presentation on using Google Test within Android Studio; Here's the slides I used. Thought it would be easier to see the code this way:

The awesome thing about this is it is highly useful for the upcoming Snapdragon Flight drone controlled by Daydream running on a Snapdragon 820 powered Pixel XL. Being able to automatically determine if the various parts are working is essential for any complex program.

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