An image loading and caching library for Android focused on smooth scrolling
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#10
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +203 | +876 | +2.6K |
| Per day | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Forks gained | +31 | +124 | +309 |
glide gained 876 stars in the last 30 days, about 29 a day, and now has 35K. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 2.7K stars a year. It ranks #10 among Java repositories and #321 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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84
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 8, 2013
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
glide has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
glide is an open-source project written in Java: An image loading and caching library for Android focused on smooth scrolling.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/bumptech/glide.git
cd glide⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
glide coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed glide into Java backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install glide using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/bumptech/glide.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for glide.
Import glide into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `glide --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
bumptech/glide is currently ranked #321 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does glide do? +
An image loading and caching library for Android focused on smooth scrolling
What language is glide written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is glide actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 671 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does glide have? +
glide has 35,022 stars and 6,175 forks on GitHub.
How does glide rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 35,022 stars, bumptech/glide is ranked #321 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #10 among Java projects.
What license is glide distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
