You may have an amazing app idea in your
mind that you want to launch in market ASAP. Your stomach starts giggling when
you think about its first download and reviews. But…wait, do you have any clue
from where you should start?
Every successful business needs a lot of
hard work, your android app development journey will also demand you the same. My
aim of this write-up is to give you a definitive guide that let you bring
closer to your dreamy android app. I am sure that this step-by-step guide will
be helpful for beginners who want to start their own android application development company.
Before we start, visit the websites of top
android app development companies and see profiles of top android
developers. This quick-glance of their rich websites and portfolios of their
top developers shall motivate you to perform bottle necked.
A Definitive Guide to learn how to start your Android App Development Journey- 7 Basic Steps
Android app development is not a cup of tea for all. In reality, only a self-entrusted person can keep a consistent excitement throughout the app development process. If you are interested to experience the roller-costar ride of android app development, then roll up your sleeves and follow these 7 basic steps (that I will mention below) to make your first android app.
Step#1 Learn Java.
Before developing your app, you will need
to be a master in Java. So, your initial step to build your app on your own,
would be – learn java.
Java is an essential programming language that
is used to create mobile apps. You can find number of websites flooded with
online tutorials claiming to learn Java quickly. So make up your mind and read
those tutorials carefully.
Step#2 Setup JDK (Java Development Kit).
Always remember that to create an android
app, you should already have JAVA installed on your computer. Other than that you
need to download- Java Development Kit (i.e. JDK5 or JDK6). Suppose you download JDK5. Now, this JDK5
will provide you the environment where you can interpret & compile the
codes. To complete the JDK installation, initially you will need to do some
settings like setting the PATH & JAVA_HOME etc. Do them carefully.
Step#3 Choose an IDE and download it.
Apart from setting up the JDK5, you will also
need to download one another tool - Integrated
Development Environment i.e. IDE. An IDE is the place where you will do all
your coding. It also gives you suggestions, highlights the wrong codes and let
you test your code conveniently.
Few popular IDEs are Eclipse (this is the oldest IDE that can be used to develop both types of apps i.e. iOS apps and Android apps), Android Studio (most of the apps are built using this one), Basic4Android (one of my favorite as it is easy to use and beginners-friendly) etc.
Step#4 Do the initial settings.
Suppose you have successfully downloaded
Android Studio and came one-step closer to become an android developer. Now,
open the Android Studio and configure
the SDK Manager. Follow the instructions that come to your way.
Step#5 Start your new project.
Once you have done with all downloads and
initial settings, then the real thing will start. Go to the first page of
Android studio, and you will find a bar to
start your first android studio project. Name your app and set your company
domain here. Together they will create a package that you will upload in your
Google Play Store (in future). Avoid to give any type of funny name to your app.
This will help you to let people take your app seriously. So always try to give
a name that is worth to use.
Step#6 Make the real thing.
Create a well-verve small mobile app with
all your skills. You can start with a simply program flashing “Hello to
everyone!” When you are done with your app, then open it. Now you will see all
files and folders that are used to make your app along with a phone-picture
displaying “Hello World!” (On the left side). Here, the big phone-picture is
used to show the XML code. When you will click on it, then a tab will be opened
in front of you, named as “activity_main.xml”. You can recall it, if you want
to do any changes in the layout.
Step#7 Improve your app development skills.
I would be lying to you if I say that after
following these six steps you would become one of top android developers
and can start your own android app development company. You continuous
need to work on your coding skills to create a fully-functional app. It will
take time, but I am sure hard work and dedication will make it possible.
Conclusion
In today’s date, app market is booming at
its best. It is the high-time to enter into the app market. Simply follow these
basic steps to start your own android app development company and take the
initiative to become one of the top android app development companies.
Tell us about your app development journey by using the comment section below.
