Just an Insight into Beginning Android Application Development

Unless you are least interested in technology there are very few chances that you are unaware of Android, and its uses. It is open source, it comes loaded with various features which can be then modified into applications, solutions, games, modules etc by an Android application development company. It is Linux based and Android app developers can customize it to meet manufacturer’s specific requirements, providing ample space for limitless innovation.

Starting Android Mobile application development is not all that difficult. Java is the main programming language used in Android, hence developers with some knowledge of Java can easily get hands on the platform. A boosting factor to Android’s popularity is also that it is inexpensive. To begin with, Android app developer will need either a Mac, Windows or Linux enabled computer. First load your computer with Android SDK, it can be downloaded for free from developer.android.com.

Though Android has evolved into various different versions, to make itself even more powerful, and you might be tempted with the urge to start development on the most recent Android platform, it is advisable that you start development with a previous version. Since the previous version is old enough, you will be able to find good information on various aspects of development, also if in case needed, you will be able to find help easily. More information and easy help, will go a long way to aid you get hands on Android development.

For the latest version, people would have just started Android app development using it hence much information about it might not be available. This might leave you frustrated if in case you get stuck somewhere during the development. Once you grasp the older version it would be really easy to switch to the latest updated version of Android and by that time probably more information and help for that will be available easily, to further help you develop your skills on the latest version.

Good coding is all about writing and debugging code wherever and whenever necessary. Android SDK allows you to do all this, easily. Just like any other application, even, an Android application needs to be tested once it is developed. For testing an Android app developer can use Android Emulator, using this you will be able to test your project without actually using an Android enabled device. However this will not work for projects which sue hardware (camera, Bluetooth etc) of the Android device, for such projects you will need real devices.

Effective Android development becomes easier by using Android SDK and Emulator.