Android app development is the process of building applications that run on Android devices, like smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, and even wearables. Android is the most widely used mobile operating system in the world, so building for it opens up huge global reach.
🤖 Key Tools for Android Development
1. Android Studio (official IDE)
- Built and supported by Google
- Includes emulator, code editor, debugging tools, layout designer
2. Programming Languages
- Kotlin – Modern, concise, officially recommended by Google
- Java – Older but still widely used and supported
3. Build Tools
- Gradle – Manages dependencies and builds your app
- ADB (Android Debug Bridge) – Tool to connect your app to devices for debugging
