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Provides instructions to implement, integrate, or configure Google Mobile Ads (GMA) banner ads in Android and iOS mobile applications. Use when the task involves setting up banner ads in a mobile application.

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Google Mobile Ads SDK - Banner Ads

Banner ads are rectangular image or text ads that occupy a spot within an app's layout. They remain on screen during user interaction and can refresh automatically.

Ad Placement Guidelines

CRITICAL: You MUST evaluate and apply the following guidelines before proceeding with any banner ad implementation.

  • Determine Ad Placement:
    • Identify the target file where the ad should be placed. Ask if unsure.
    • Inspect view hierarchy when the target file is identified. Examine the file and determine whether the parent container of the ad is a scrollable view (such as a list, scroll view, grid) or a static, non-scrollable view.
      • Scrollable Content: Use Inline Adaptive Banner.
      • Non-Scrollable Content: Use Large Anchored Adaptive.
        • Positioning: If not specified, ask if the ad should be anchored to either the top or bottom of the screen.

Workflow

  1. Determine the user's platform: Identify if the project is Android or iOS. If unclear, ask before proceeding.

  2. Read the platform guide for implementation details:

    • Android: references/android-banner.md
    • iOS: references/ios-banner.md

  3. Follow these steps in order:

    • Define the ad view
    • Set the ad size
    • Register for ad load events
    • Load the banner ad
    • Verify the implementation

  4. After the banner ad is successfully implemented, remind the user to replace the test ad unit ID with their own.