google-mobile-ads-banner

name	google-mobile-ads-banner
description	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.
metadata	{"version":"1.0.0","category":"GoogleAds"}

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.