Monday, March 5, 2018

How to Become an Android App Developer?




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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