Android development involves creating apps for devices using the Android operating system. Android Studio is the official IDE for building native Android apps.
Tap into extensive APIs to overcome mobile device limitations
Incorporate services that enhance the user experience and increase runtime efficiency
Access free resources to accelerate android development and improve results
Why develop for Android?
Android has several advantages for development:
APIs and cloud services
The Android platform provides APIs that enable cloud integration, helping overcome the limitations of mobile devices, such as limited memory and processing power. By leveraging cloud backends and making efficient API calls, you can reduce the load on the device. Google frequently updates Android with new APIs for better cloud service access.
Variants for different devices
Android offers creative flexibility for developing apps across various devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearables, in-car systems, and IoT devices. For example, in the automotive industry, you can create a car dashboard app that works across different car models, enabling features like music playback, navigation with Google Maps, and voice searches.
Distribution at scale
Google Play makes it easy to distribute Android apps to a wide audience, including employees, partners, and customers. With a one-time $25 fee to open an account, your app can be published and live within a day or two, reaching a large market across many Android devices.
Programming in Java
Java is the native programming language for Android, offering simplicity and ease in app development. As a general-purpose language, Java allows you to “write once, run anywhere,” meaning compiled code can run on any platform supporting Java without recompilation.
Accessing resources—from sample code to tests
To get started with Android development, new developers can visit the Android website or go directly to the Android developer site. It offers various resources to help with your project.
Sample code to jump-start your development
Tests to verify your app for behavior and usability before you release it
Design and behavior guidelines you can follow to build your app
Adding value to an app
As a mobile developer, it’s important to make your apps competitive by incorporating services that enhance user experience and improve app efficiency.
Push notifications
Push notifications help engage users by sending relevant updates, offers, tips, and other content that encourages them to use your app.
Mobile analytics
You can enhance your app with AI-based analytics for tasks like answering user questions, personalizing interactions, detecting fraud, or handling natural language content.
Functions-as-a-service (FaaS)
Adopting a FaaS approach allows you to pay only for backend compute time when your app makes an API call, such as scheduling push notifications. This provides cost efficiency by charging only for the actual compute time used.
