Android Development

Android is an open-source operating system for smartphones and tablets, developed by Google and the OpenHandset Alliance. It is based on Linux and is fully compatible with the Java library. Android has been gathering a lot of fans over the years thanks to its efficient process of building and running applications, which is extremely simple and easy to understand. 

What is Android Development?

Android development is, in short, a type of software engineering that is used to create applications specifically for devices, running on Android. Android development involves code languages such as Java, Kotlin, C++, C#, Lua, BASIC, React Native, Flutter, Xamarin, and Ionic. 

Android development has many advantages such as:

Google support. With its guidance, developers can easily create intuitive and funky apps for users. What’s more, publishing Android apps in the Google play store is much easier than on other platforms.

Huge community. Thanks to being an open-source operating system, Android has a very developed community that is able to support each other in the application development processes.

Developed as free software. Android belongs to the free software group, which means that its source code is made available for free to anyone willing to use it and it is fully modifiable. This is a huge advantage because device developers have the ability to adapt the system to their products and consumer expectations, freely adding new features.

Wide selection of devices. Android phones are available with almost any parameters and come in a variety of price ranges so everyone can find a phone tailored to their individual requirements and budget which significantly increases the number of potential customers.

• Not just phones and tablets. The open platform is available on a large number of different smartphones and tablets, but also wearable devices. Android can be found in smartwatches (Android Wear), televisions (Android TV), and even in-car computers (Android Auto).

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