As a fan of Android,
you've probably always dreamed of becoming an app developer. However, same as
everyone, you might not know exactly where to start because the process can be
pretty confusing.
You're probably
asking yourself what language you have to learn or what software you have to
use in order to make the app you've always dreamt about. Well, for starters,
you can start with the android developing kit "Android SDK".
This has everything
you need in order to successfully develop an android app. These features
included in the kit are:
- Debugger
- Libraries
- Tutorials
- Documentation
- Handset Emulator
for QEMU
- Sample Code
That's about it,
with these items you will be able to develop your first android app. However,
these are not the only features included in the kit. Once you get more
acquainted with it, you will find out more complex items in it.
First of all, after
you bought the kit you will have to learn something about it. How can you do
that? Go directly to tutorials, of course. In the tutorials you will learn
everything about the kit, how to use it and how to finally develop your own
android app. Once completed, you will be directed to your first project.
If you're somewhat
familiar with Java, developing an Android app will come easier to you, because
you use similar tools to the ones in Java apps. It will be challenging to write
a code from scratch, same as with any games or apps. However, don't get
discouraged and always go and check the tutorials for help.
What's more, you can
go and check out the sample code to get a broad idea of what to do and what not
to do.
If you are intending
to go forward and do more android app development, the Android SDK is where
you'd want to start, if you have no idea how to develop mobile games or just
need a guiding hand. If you're experienced, just develop your app in Java and
you should be able to easily adapt it to Android without much stress.
Of course, if you
don't want to put any effort in your own app, there are always online softwares
that can make your app on the spot, all you have to do is drag and drop your
ideas and you're good to go!
However, for
experience reasons, we suggest you try and make the code from scratch because
you will have fun. It is fun to create something from scratch and especially
for Android, where there are so many choices. The interesting thing about
android app development is that even once it's on the market, you will be able
to make live-changes to it, if needed, which is an amazing advantage when it
comes down to app development.
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