Android is a Java based open source mobile development pulpit with its dedicated programming environment. However beginners with some knowledge of Java can also use Eclipse IDE for Android application development. For creating simple text based applications in Android an Google Android app developer will need basic knowledge of XML files and know little bit of Java file. You can start with some basic knowledge and go on to know them in detail as you progress in your project.
First start by adding your project into Eclipse, then go to Android folder, select Android project and give next. On the nest screen you will be required to fill in some basic details of your Android app development project like application name, project name, Min SDK Version, package name, build target and create activity. All these are very important for effective Android development as they will decide which keywords you will be able to access and how your project will look when you first create it. Here are a few things you need to know about all these:
Project Name: Remember this is different from the name you want to give your application. Give it the name of your project, a name by which you would recognize it in your SDK.
Build Target: Here mention the API you plan to use in the project. It is important to think about it properly and wisely or else there are chances that you will lose your audience. Before you select a higher API think what your program will use and see if a lower build will adapt to those functions.
Application Name: This is the name with which your application will be recognized on Android Market and everywhere else. Give it the name that you think will best suit it. If you can’t think of a good name at the moment then you can give it any name for the time being, and edit it when you find one.
Package Name: Enter your company’s standard package name here. Make sure you enter it in all small letters as it will facilitate better coding.
Create Activity: Give it an appropriate name and most of your work will be done, make sure not to name it just “Activity” or else your project will stop functioning, and then you will have to once again start working on the project from the beginning.
Min SDK: It is similar to entering the Android version you will be using for development. It will be then displayed under that category application.
After filling out all the details considering the things as mentioned above you can then proceed further with your Android application development.
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