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What is Android? How To Develop Androd Applications?

The Android platform is a software stack for mobile devices including an operating system, middleware and key applications. Developers can create applications for the platform using the Android SDK. Applications are written using the Java programming language and run on Dalvik, a custom virtual machine designed for embedded use which runs on top of a Linux kernel.

If you want to know how to develop applications for Android, you're in the right place. This site provides a variety of documentation that will help you learn about Android and develop mobile applications for the platform.
An early look at the the Android SDK is also available. It includes sample projects with source code, development tools, an emulator, and of course all the libraries you'll need to build an Android application.

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To start learning about the Android platform, please read the documentation in the following order:
What is Android? - An overview of the Android platform
Getting Started - All the basics, including Hello World
Developing Applications - The nuts and bolts of Android applications
Developer Toolbox - In-depth information on specific topics
Reference Information - A myriad of reference material
Sample Code - Several sample Android applications for your viewing pleasure
Frequently Asked Questions - Common issues and questions

Portions of this page are reproduced from work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 2.5 Attribution License.
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  1. johnJanuary 30, 2012 at 3:56 AM

    Android powers millions of phones, tablets, and other devices and brings the power of Google and the web into your hands.you can log in to www.android.com there you can develop appts.

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