In the present era, people worldwide are familiar with the term ‘Android.’ Android is a Linux-based mobile operating system. For today’s generation, Android and Smartphones have been synonymous across the borders. A group called “Open Handset Alliance” developed Android, an open platform software. Today, this technology has conquered the digital world, from mobile phones to tablets. Whether you are an entrepreneur or an experienced business professional, you need to know how to proceed with Android App Development successfully.
You need to follow specific steps to develop effective and proficient Android Applications. The blog will focus on the subsequent development steps.
Step 1: Download Android Studio
Android studio is known to be the official Android IDE (Integrated Development Environment). Android Studio is the most prevalent IDE to develop Android Applications. The Google-originated IDE is particularly designed for Android App Development.
Step 2: Install Java Development Kit (JDK)
After you download Android Studio, you need to take some right actions. You have to install Java on your machine to use Android Studio. Java Development Kit will interpret and arrange the code during your application development process.
Step 3: Begin Your Project
Select the “Start a new Android Studio Project” option. Then, you will enter the name of your application (according to your choice) and your company domain. The selected information will be displayed through a format like,
Com.nameofcompany.appname
After that, you will upload the Android Package File to the Google Play Store.
Step 4: Select Activity
You will be provided with the option to choose the format you want your application to look at at the initial stage. This specific appearance will become the look of your main ‘Activity Module, the main page of your application.
Different fields are available for you to select according to the needs of your application. The areas include title templates, Google Maps, screen activity, blank activity, etc. If you want to keep the process simple and smooth-going, you should go for the ‘Basic Activity’ option.
Step 5: Select the Layout
In the 5th step, you will select a layout name for the chosen activity. Here, you have to choose the elements like images and menus. You will also determine the font which you will use in your app.
Select a name for the application menu and title. Next, you must think of some attractive title that will grab the users’ attention.
Step 6: Work on the ‘Welcome’ Message
Then, go to the activity_main.xml tab. Click on “Hello! World!” and drag it to the middle of the screen. After this, you go to the values folder and double-click on the strings.xml. The step ends with you finding the line “Hello world!” and adding “Welcome to my app!”
Step 7: Add Button to Your Activity
Find the ‘Button’ in the palette menu at the left of the display. Click on the ‘Button’ and drag it beneath the welcome message and place it here. Then, go to the ‘Properties’ and find the ‘Field for Text.’ Then, you have to change the text from ‘New Button’ to ‘Next Page.’
Now, return back to your content_main.xml and click on ‘Button.’ On the right, you will find the option of ‘onClick.’ Click on the option and select it. This way, you inform Android Studio that you are willing to associate the code section with the created Button.
Step 8: Test the App
Lastly, the final step has arrived. Your application is ready for use. The only thing left is to run your application on a platform. The process is straightforward. You have to go to the ‘run’ option at the top and click on the option. You have to select the ‘run app’ option from the drop-down menu of ‘run.’
First, test your application once, and then launch the app.
These are the steps you need to follow for a successful Android App Development. These points will be helpful for beginners a lot. Besides this, there are other processes available as well to create android apps.
You need to work on the information and services to develop your dream application. Hope the blog helps you.
