This is an auto generated file which contains compileSdkVersion, buildToolsVersion, applicationId, minSdkVersion, targetSdkVersion, versionCode and versionNameįollowing section will give a brief overview of the important application files. This is the manifest file which describes the fundamental characteristics of the app and defines each of its components. This is a directory for other various XML files that contain a collection of resources, such as strings and colours definitions. This is a directory for files that define your app's user interface. This is a directory for drawable objects that are designed for high-density screens. By default, it includes an MainActivity.java source file having an activity class that runs when your app is launched using the app icon. Anatomy of Android Applicationīefore you run your app, you should be aware of a few directories and files in the Android project − Sr.No. The next level of installation should contain selecting the activity to mobile, it specifies the default layout for Applications.Īt the final stage it going to be open development tool to write the application code. in a new installation frame should ask Application name, package information and location of the project.−Īfter entered application name, it going to be called select the form factors your application runs on, here need to specify Minimum SDK, in our tutorial, I have declared as API23: Android 6.0(Mashmallow) − You can start your application development by calling start a new android studio project.

When you click on Android studio icon, it will show screen as shown below The first step is to create a simple Android Application using Android studio. So let us proceed to write a simple Android Application which will print 'Hello World!'.

I also assume that you have a little bit working knowledge with Android studio. Before you start writing your first example using Android SDK, you have to make sure that you have set-up your Android development environment properly as explained in Android - Environment Set-up tutorial. Let us start actual programming with Android Framework.

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