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An Introduction to Android Application Development

Introduction

Learning Android application development is no rocket science; proper guidance and interest are required to grasp this process. Anything related to technology is always good to learn due to wider knowledge and earning scope.

Developing android app is an activity that involves learning a variety of technology and techniques.  The Android computing system runs on mobile computing devices including Smartphones, tablets, laptops and PCs. Users of Android phone are eligible for downloading and using applications officially released in the Android market. Individuals intended to develop Android apps can download the required tools for app creation for free.

About Android Applications

Android applications are software programs that run on the Android operating system. Most people purchase android-based phones due to the variety of android applications that come handy/pre-installed in the device. The android application development team of all companies has developed apps for various categories such as travel, utility, business, games, entertainment, media, shopping and communication etc. Intended developers can develop apps for these categories or bring in a new category.

Development Process

The android development process results in the generation of the APK file, which is an Android Package file. An APK file represents the final version of the exported Android apps, users can access through the market. For developers to create an APK file, they use Eclipse IDE (Integrated Development Environment) in association with the Android SDK (Software Development Kit).

Technologies

Android apps can be created using multiple technologies, but mainly they are developed using Java and XML coding. The XML for an application can mold data and visual ingredients such as UI (User Interface). Android developers use XML to define the layout, which users see when they launch an application. The Java code for an app determines the logic and processing within it. Developers who aren't aware of the Java coding should get themselves trained on this for better development.

Releasing

When a developer is finished building and testing an Android application, the release process begins. A developer has to follow a series of steps to release his/her app in the market. There are certain guidelines and rules laid down by the android market. The market requires the app to be signed and versioned as per the rules. Developers therefore need to follow this properly for a legal launch and success of the app. It is always to release both free and paid versions of the apps. A free version can also earn due to advertising supporting it. 
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