How to Become an Android Application Developer
Today, it was announced that Android devices now
account for 50% of the global smart phone market, making it the most popular
mobile platform on the planet. Android was a distant fifth in mobile platforms
when it was introduced in 2007, trailing Apple's iOS, Blackberry (RIM), Windows
Mobile, and Symbian. With millions of Android devices in use and over 500,000
new Android devices being activated every day, Android is the most popular
mobile operating system on the planet.
Learning Android application development, like all
great opportunities, isn't easy. There are several steps in the process for
non-programmers, and even experienced programmers have a lot to learn when it
comes to Android. Here are my six steps to becoming an Android application
developer if you're interested in creating new and innovative apps for the
world's most popular mobile platform.
01: Gather the Tools: Java,
Android SDK, Eclipse + ADT Plugin: - Android can be developed on a PC, a Mac, or even a Linux
machine. More good news: all of the tools you'll need to create Android apps
are available for free. To begin, go to the Oracle website and download and install
the most recent version of Java SE. Next, go to the Android Developers site and
download the Android SDK (Software Development Kit). The SDK contains the
Android code libraries, the emulator, and some useful tools.
02: Learn the Java Programming
Language
The majority of Android apps are written in Java
(though some are written in C++). For Android application development, a strong
command of Java is required. The object-oriented programming model of Java is
used by Android. In object-oriented programming, programmer elements are broken
down into pieces that resemble "real-world" objects. In an Android
video game, for example, the player character and the enemy combatant.
03: Understand the Android
Application Lifecycle
Even if you've written desktop or
web applications before, it's important to realise that writing mobile apps is
a completely different experience. The operating system manages other
applications and their priorities with a desktop application. It's up to you to
code your Android app to deal with external events. What happens if the phone
rings, for example, in your application?
04: Learn the Android API
While Android applications are
written in the Java programming language, the Android API (application
programming interface) expands the command set by adding entirely new packages.
You can write code that controls everything from the on-board camera and audio
recording feature to Bluetooth functionality and Wi-Fi access, and much more,
using Android packages (groups of classes).
05: Write your first Android
Application!
Writing your first complete
Android app can be intimidating, but if you choose a topic that you enjoy, the
process will be much easier and more enjoyable. Write your app in multiple
iterations, starting with the most basic features and gradually expanding its
capabilities. Debug and test your application thoroughly along the way to
ensure that it works in all scenarios. Testing should be carried out.
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