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    Development Framework in Android

    Android's development framework provides the necessary tools, libraries, and


    components to create feature-rich mobile applications. Below is a brief
    introduction:

    1. What is an Android Development Framework?


    The Android framework is a collection of pre-written code libraries and APIs that
    developers use to build apps. It simplifies app development by providing reusable
    components and tools.

    2. Key Components of Android Framework


    • Activities: Represents a single screen with a user interface.
    • Fragments: Modular sections of UI within an activity.
    • Services: Handles background operations without a UI.
    • Broadcast Receivers: Responds to system-wide events like battery low or
    network changes.
    • Content Providers: Manages app data sharing between applications.

    3. Architecture Layers
    • Application Layer: Apps built by developers using the framework.
    • Framework Layer: Provides APIs for app interaction with system services
    (UI, telephony, resources, etc.).
    • Native Libraries: C/C++ libraries for performance-critical tasks (e.g.,
    SQLite, OpenGL).
    • Android Runtime (ART): Executes Java/Kotlin bytecode.
    • Hardware Abstraction Layer (HAL): Facilitates interaction with hardware.

    4. Features of the Android Framework


    • Rich UI Components: Includes layouts, widgets, and animations.
    • Resource Management: Supports diverse resources like images, strings,
    and layouts for different devices.
    • Lifecycle Management: Ensures proper handling of activity/fragment
    lifecycle events.
    • Event Handling: Provides touch and gesture handling mechanisms.
    • Multithreading: Supports background task management with tools like
    AsyncTask, Handlers, and WorkManager.

    5. Tools and APIs


    • Predefined APIs for:
    o UI design
    o Media handling
    o Location and sensors
    o Network operations
    • Libraries like Jetpack for modern, robust app architecture.

    6. Development Environment
    • Android Studio: The official IDE for development.
    • Gradle: Build and dependency management tool.
    • Emulator: For testing applications on virtual devices.

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