All You Need To Know About Android Development Fundamentals

Android is considered to be one of the best application development programs in today's mobile world. Without any doubt, Android phones can match and compete with other development programs such as Blackberry, iPhone and other such Smartphones. A wide variety of handsets make use of the Android platform today, and due to the number of applications in the Android market, there is so much of competition for an Android platform. Many applications are free and some need to be paid for a small amount. You can download any application that catches your fancy, as there are many based on categories such as games, entertainment, browsing, organizing, etc. If you are interested in making Android apps there are plenty of online tutorials that will help you get started.

About Android application development

Android application development does not include only applications for the market. It also includes designing tools and software that can be used for debugging, developing, testing, and publishing. Apart from these, a developer needs to see the market situation and how well the application will suit the public. Depending on the type of audience, the application is distributed. All these are a part of Android application development.

Why is Android so popular?

Android development is given so much importance because an Android application considered being one of the best applications in the market. The features that an Android phone offers are definitely at par with the other mobile development applications. Some of the features unique to an Android handset are -

1. Widgets
2. Custom home launchers
3. Automation
4. Alternate keyboard
5. Wireless app installation and many more

An Android phone can any day be considered as competition for an iPhone or a Blackberry, and the main reason for this is the application is free, and will be free also, as suggested by Google. Another reason for the immense popularity is that Android has always been open for customization. With the variety of applications in the Android market, one can easily download the ones that will make your Android phone unique and rich. All this adds up to a personal experience with your Android phone.

Entering into the World of Android App Development

If you are a beginner and want to enter into the Android app development field, make sure you have the basic computer science qualification such as Java, C, C++ and SQL. But it is worth while only if you have advanced into a higher level and do your under graduation and a post graduation in the field of computer science. You can also learn additional languages in top up your skill set. If you want other information apart from books, you can make maximum use of online tutorials and online PDF files, that can be downloaded free of cost. Taking part in Android app development forums and subscribing to related websites is a good idea too. These online tutorials will ensure that you have step by step processes that will help you understand the concept better. Right at this moment there is a lot of scope for both experienced and fresher's in this field. Usually when companies employ you they will tell you beforehand whether the Android application needs to be sold or if it is free for download. The marketing and distribution will be done accordingly.

It is important for a developer to concentrate on other aspects as well apart from the technical ones. Some of the factors are -

1. Speed
2. Requirements
3. Current market demands
4. Memory space
5. Size
6. Cost, etc

Doing your homework in the market and its current and past trend is essential to develop a successful Android application.

Android application development is one of PSA-Mobile's main competences in the area of mobile application development. With the help of Google Android SDK we are able to design custom mobile applications according to your business needs. To develop Android applications, the user can employ Netbeans or Eclipse for assistance. Each Integrated Development Environment (IDE) is free and easy to maneuver. However, Eclipse is an older application that Netbeans.