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    This document provides an introduction to Android application development. It discusses that Android is an open source operating system created by Google for mobile devices. The software is developed by the Open Handset Alliance. The document outlines Android features such as its architecture, application components like activities and services, and the installation process for Android SDK and creation of Android projects in Eclipse. It also discusses preparing an Android virtual device for emulator testing of applications.

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    Android Application Development

    by Hussain Ratlamwala

    Introduction to Android

    What is Android
    Android is an open source operating system, created by Google specifically for use on mobile devices (cell phones mostly) Linux based (2.6 kernel) Can be programmed in C/C++ but most app development is done in Java (Java access to C Libraries via JNI (Java Native Interface)) Supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and 3G and 4G networking

    Software platform from Google and the Open Handset Alliance July 2005, Google acquired Android, Inc. November 2007, Open Handset Alliance formed to develop open standards for mobile devices October 2008, Android available as open source December 2008, 14 new members joined Android project

    Background

    Reuse and replacement of components Dalvik virtual machine Integrated browser Optimized graphics SQLite Media support GSM Telephony Bluetooth, EDGE, 3G, and WiFi Camera, GPS, compass, and accelerometer Rich development environment

    Android Features

    Android Architecture

    Apps are written in Java Bundled by Android Asset Packaging Tool Every App runs its own Linux process Each process has its own Java Virtual Machine Each App is assigned a unique Linux user ID Apps can share the same user ID to see each others files

    Application Fundamentals

    Activity

    Services

    Present a visual user interface for one focused endeavor the user can undertake Example: a list of menu items users can choose from Run in the background for an indefinite period of time Example: calculate and provide the result to activities that need it Receive and react to broadcast announcements Example: announcements that the time zone has changed Store and retrieve data and make it accessible to all applications Example: Android ships with a number of content providers for common data types (e.g., audio, video, images, personal contact information, etc.) Hold the content of a message Example: convey a request for an activity to present an image to the user or let the user edit some text

    Broadcast Receivers Content Providers

    Intents

    Application Components

    http://developer.android.com/sdk/installing.html

    Preparing your system and system requirements Downloading and Installing the SDK Installing ADT plug-in for Eclipse Adding Platforms and Components Exploring the SDK

    Installation

    Must have Eclipse IDE installed Must have Android SDK installed Must have knowledge of Java Must have the external Google Maps library installed in your SDK environment. The Maps library is included with the Google APIs add-on, which you can install using the Android SDK and AVD Manager.

    Preparing for the Development

    Defines the system image and device settings used by the Emulator To create an AVD in Eclipse:
    1. Select Window > Android SDK and AVD Manager.
    The Android SDK and AVD Manager displays.

    2. Make sure the entry for Virtual Devices is selected and click New.
    The Create new AVD window displays.

    3. 4. 5. 6.

    Enter a Name for the AVD. Select Google APIs (API level 3) as the Target. Click Create AVD. Close the Android SDK and AVD Manager.

    Create an Android Virtual Device (AVD)

    To create the project in Eclipse:


    1. Select File > New > Project. 2. Select Android Project in the Android folder and click Next. 3. Enter GPSSimulator as the Project Name. 4. Select Google APIs (Platform 1.5) as the Build Target. 5. Enter GPSSimulator as the Application name. 6. Enter com.android.gpssimulator as the Package name. 7. Enter GPSSimulator as the Activity name. 8. Click Finish.

    Create the Android Project

    The New Android Project

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