The Android SDK includes a variety of tools that help you develop mobile applications for the Android platform. The tools are classified into two groups: SDK tools and platform tools. SDK tools are platform independent and are required no matter which Android platform you are developing on. Platform tools are customized to support the features of the latest Android platform.
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The Android SDK has the tools, sample code, and docs you need to create great apps.
SDK Tools Contains tools for debugging and testing, plus other utilities that are required to develop an app.
If you've just installed the SDK starter package, then you already have the latest version of this package.The Android SDK has the tools, sample code, and docs you need to create great apps.
Here´s an overview of the steps you must follow to set up the Android SDK:
- Prepare your development computer and ensure it meets the system requirements.
- Install the SDK starter package.
- Install the ADT(The Android Developer Tools) Plugin for Eclipse (if you´ll be developing in Eclipse).
- Add Android platforms and other components to your SDK.
- Explore the contents of the Android SDK (optional).
