Basics of Android

What is Android?

• Complete Software stack for the mobile.
• OS: Linux Based Kernel
• Middle ware : Database, Inter Process Communication, System Service

I don't want to go in the history of android but if you are interested you can Google it or comment on the post I will tell you.

Versions of Android

Cupcake                                           Android 1.5                            API Level 3

Donut                                               Android 1.6                            API Level 4

Eclair                                               Android 2.0/2.1                       API Level 5,6,7

Froyo                                               Android 2.2                             API Level 8

Gingerbread                                     Android 2.3                             API Level 9,10

Honeycomb                                      Android 3.0                             API Level 11,12,13

Ice Cream Sandwich                         Android 4.0                             API Level 14,15

Jelly Bean                                         Android 4.1,4.2,4.3                  API Level 16,17,18

KitKat                                               Android 4.4                              API Level 19

Advantages of Android

• Open Platform
• No licensing Fee
• Easier to Learn
• Make money Via Applications

Android Architecture

I will not go into the details of the architecture. But if you want just comment me I will explain it.

Now lets move to the interesting part of Android App and Game Development

Next is setting up