Day: October 6, 2014

Android Studio was announced last May by Google’s Product Manager, Ellie Powers and since then, it has grown to be a popular integrated development environment (IDE) for developers. The studio is specifically designed to accommodate Android development and can be downloaded on either Mac or Windows. Android Studio addresses a number of issues that developers have been facing. Not only that, it has emerged to be the most popular IDE for those who are into development. With features such as developer console, template-based wizards and a rich layout editor, Android Studio has quickly become popular among developers. How to learn more about Android Studio? Many developers have often looked for resources that would help them to develop apps without a hitch. Online resources are always great but there is always the need for that special guide which becomes a sort of go-to-resource for budding app developers. Belen Cruz Zapata’s Android Studio Application Development is a great guide which helps developers to create visually appealing apps using the new Android Studio. To be specific, this guide helps developers to use the new IntelliJ IDE Android Studio to create great applications that come with attractive interfaces. In this article, let us take a look at how Android Studio will help developers to start building great Android apps. What does an Android Studio do? The purpose of Android Studio has been to make sure that developers have access to a centralized and open-source kit to work with and create applications. From the outset, Android has competed with iOS in terms of interface, design and functionality. iOS has a more centralized development environment and Android has lacked that cohesion, until now. The latest Android Studio makes sure that developers can now enjoy centralization that was previously only associated with iOS developers. All said and done, the new Android Studio is a great tool which helps developers to create and build Android applications without having to work too hard or too much. It helps developers to work fast without wasting time and increases productivity as well. By making sure how to use the Android Studio, one can ensure that the resulting applications are up to the mark. Now that more companies and clients have begun to see applications as part of the content mix, app development will only increase in its importance. Thus, it is crucial to learn more about how to use the Android Studio and how best to create applications that are visually appealing. In order to understand what Android Studio is all about and how it can help you, you might want to go step by step. Installing and configuring Android Studio You must first learn how to install your Android Studio and configure it, according to your needs. You will first need to prepare for the installation and then download the Android Studio. After downloading, you need to install it without having to worry about things going wrong. Finally, you need to run the Android Studio for the first time to see if it is working well. The next step is to configure your Android SDK to meet your professional demands. Starting a project The moment you install and configure your Android Studio, you are ready to start a new project. You need to know how to create a new project and create a custom launcher icon as well. The next step is to learn how to choose your type of activity. Navigating a project The next step is to learn how to navigate through a project. It is simply not enough to start a project and assume things will go according to the plans. You need to know how to navigate through a certain project. This includes understanding the project navigation panel within the Android Studio and also the project structure and settings. Using the code editor After you learn how to navigate through a project, you will need to know how to use the code editor. This helps you to understand the settings and engage in code generation and completion. All along, you will need to understand what navigating codes you must use and which actions shall be useful to you. Creating user interfaces A user interface that is clean and clutter-free helps you to create better Android applications. With that in mind, you need to understand the concept behind graphical editors, text-based editors and how best you can create a layout that will ultimately help you. The next step is to understand how to add components and how you can support multiple screens. By learning how to change the UI theme, you will be able to better create applications that are visually appealing. Finally, you must also learn how to handle events. Google Play Services Android Studio is inextricably linked to Google Play Services. You need to understand how Google Play Services work and what services are actually available. The next step is to add Google Play Services to your Android Studio. You need to understand how Google Maps Android API v2 works and how Google+ Platform for Android works. Finally, you need to understand the concepts behind Google Play In-app Billing v3 and Google Cloud Messaging. All these concepts help you to create an application that is well prepared for the audience today. Tools Once you learn how to use Google Play Services, you need to learn how to use the tools as well. This includes learning how to handle the software development kit manager and the Android Virtual Device Manager. Next, you need to understand the concept behind generating Javadoc, which is a prominent technique that is applied while creating applications. Finally, you need to learn how to use the version control system. Debugging After getting familiarized with the tools, you need to understand how to debug issues. This includes understanding running and debugging, LogCat and DDMS. Under DDMS, you need to know the concepts behind threads, method profiling, heap, allocation tracker, system information, emulator control, network statistics and file exporter. Preparing for release Once