Steps that will make your Android apps development process easier and breezier

Have you ever dream of Android apps development? Well, now it is time to set aside your dreams and get started with it. There are more than one million new mobile device activation each day. The mobile platform that boasts of maximum reach is Android operating system.

Some of the most important tools that you must use for Android apps development are the following:

Eclipse IDE
Android ADT
Android SDK
Android system images for the Android emulator
An Android device for testing your application

The Android SDK tools make it easier for Android application developers to start with app development. This article teaches you how to develop an Android application with the help of Eclipse (with ADT plugin).

1. Firstly, you have click 'New' in the toolbar.
2. In the window which appears, you have to open the Android folder and then choose Android Application Project and then click 'next.'
3. You have to fill in the details in the form such as:
             a) Application Name: This is the name that appears to the users.
             b) Project Name: This is the name which is of your project directory and the name that's visible in Eclipse.
            c) Package Name: This name has to be very unique, therefore, you can choose the reverse domain name of your company to fill up this namespace.

4. Minimum Required SDK is the lowest Android version which your application supports – this is indicated with the help of the API level. The lowest version is selected to support as many Android devices as possible in the market. If there are any feature in your Android app which runs only on the newer versions of Android, you can enable the feature only when it runs on the versions that support it.
5. During Android apps development, Target SDK shows the highest Android version ( with the use of API level). As new Android versions come up in the market, you must test your Android application on the newer versions too and update it to match the most recent API level in an attempt to take full advantage of the features of the latest version.
6. Compile With is the version of the platform against which you will compile your Android application. This is usually set to the latest Android version that's available in your SDK. It must be more than Android 4.1 and if it is not there, you must install one with the help of SDK Manager. By setting your app to compile with the latest version, you will be able to optimist your app and provide a much greater user experience.
7. Theme is the user interface that you must choose for your Android app.
8. There will be a few other steps such as customizing your app icon, and so on, which you must follow before you make your Android app ready for use.
9. At the end, all you need is an Android mobile device to check whether your app is running and functioning properly.

Android apps development is one of the easier processes and you need just a few tools to develop these apps successfully. Developing your first Android app and seeing it running in a phone is a truly fun-filled experience. So what are you waiting for? Start developing one for your website or company soon.