Glide for image loading and caching

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Glide efficiently loads and caches images from network, disk, or resources. I use Glide.with(context).load(url).into(imageView) for basic loading. Transformations apply effects—centerCrop(), circleCrop(), RoundedCorners(). Placeholders show during loading, error images display on failure. RequestOptions configure size, format, caching. Glide automatically handles lifecycle, cancelling requests when views detach. Custom targets enable non-View loading. Generated API with annotations provides type-safe configuration. Preloading warms cache before display. Glide supports GIFs, SVGs, and video thumbnails. It's optimized for RecyclerView scrolling. The library reduces boilerplate and handles memory management automatically.