Android Programming


Hello Friends,

Welcome to the new world of Android!!!

This tutorial will show you how to setup android development platform.

What tools we need ?
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1) Android SDK , I preferred installer_r18-windows.exe

2) We need Latest JDK Tool , preferred JDK 7u4

3) Eclipse IDE , preferred Eclipse IDE for Java EE Developers ,

4) Requires ADT Plugin for eclipse , ADT PLUGIN 18.0.0


Thats it you need!!!..


Steps
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1. Download Android SDK , install it and open SDK Manager
2. It will ask you to install tools , takes some time for Indian Users ;) once
Below are tools you need to install





















3. Once you install all these tools , Install Eclipse
     Indigo

4.  Open Eclipse , Help > Install New Software >
     Click on ADD > Archive > select ADT 18 Plugin
     Which you downloaded.

5. After installation of ADT 18 pugin Eclipse will
    Restart.

6. Go to Windows > Preferences > Select Android
     Browse SDK Location, and it will show you
     Targer name and Platform below.

7. Click Apply > Ok
8. Set up Android Virtual Device , Windows > AVD Manager > New >
9. Provide Name of device , Target > Create AVD

Done!!!!....

Hello World Program :
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File > New > Project > Android Project , Provide name and package.
once project is created on left pane you can see project files , with main source file under src > packagename > filename.java

You can edit your finename java source and run android programs.

How to run Programs ?
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Right click on android project > Run As > Android Application.

It will boot android OS first , will take some time at first sight, and they you can see output of your program!!!


Enjoy Android development!


Best Regards,
Girish...