Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Android Development- A Glimpse at Android Development and its Benefits


The mobile technology world has been abuzz with the latest innovation of Google in the form of Android which has been sweeping the market with its unique Open Source nature. Having its roots in the Linux Kernel, the Android development software has been mainly created to serve as an Open Source platform for operating systems and mobiles. Android essentially uses up the Java language which makes it a popular choice among Java programmers.  In order to use Android development, you do not need to cross the hurdles of several pages, necessitating you to master the technicalities and procedures that come with each page. In fact, it is the user-friendly nature of Android which makes it a smart option for anybody with basic knowledge of Java or Microsoft to create applications and exhibiting these on the emulator with ease and convenience.

What’s more, in order to possess an Android development, you do not need to shell out a fortune. Just possessing a PC with Linux or Windows or even Mac as the operating system will do your job of getting your own Android. Take a look at the things you would require for a quick Android development.

·        The first thing is to get hold of the Android Software Development Kit or SDK which you can get easily by downloading it from the Internet without having to bear any cost. Downloading the latest version of the same would give you all that you require, from tools for debugging Android to Emulator for inspecting the applications even without possessing the actual device. In order to get hold of the real device, you require buying an Android phone that comes with Bluetooth, camera and other features.

·         Eclipse IDE is the next thing in line which needs to be installed and for which you require a plug-in customized for ADT. This acts as a support system in the Eclipse project and you can enlighten yourself on the proper guidelines to use the plug-in through researching on the web.

Once you have all these at your disposal you are on your way to develop your own Android Application.
Android development has certain benefits for businessmen and entrepreneurs. Here are some of the advantages to go for Android applications for business purposes.

·         Android being quite cheap, one can enter without having to shell a fortune. In fact, the costs can be categorized into 3 major heads, namely, royalty fees, testing expertise abd development costs and the devices required for testing.

·         Companies which are not a frequent user of mobile applications too can get their hands on Android, just by possessing the fundamental knowledge of Java, In case, you find any difficulty in grasping the functional attributes, the market listening with Java developers to help you out.

·         Android platform being Open source as well as free of any license requirements, one can visualize all latest developments without having to pay any fees while providing feedback wherever one deems it necessary.

With more Android application ideas springing up every day and with the tool capturing the market rapidly, you can look forward to more awe-striking innovations in the field of mobile technology.

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