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Important tips for android app development

Android development has taken the mobile industry to the next level. In recent years we have witnessed rapid growth in mobile users and thus downloading of more and more apps from the mobile app market. In short span of time, android development has ruled the mobile market all over the world. Application development on Android platform is better than iPhone application development for the basic reason that android is more popular among the masses. Being an android application developer is easier than an iPhone app developer because you can develop app free of cost and can earn good amount of money in android development.

If you are new in the android app development and you wish to get immense success from your first app itself then there are certain things you should keep in mind to make your app a success and build a good career in android development.

Here are some important tips for Android application development:

• First and foremost get a package name of your application. Android has one file named Androidmanifest.xml, which contains all the details about your applications. Package name in Androidmanifest.xml file will work as an identifier for your app.
• Try to cut down your android application in small different suits and services because the smaller the app faster it loads. If you are developing a small app then you may not need to further cut down your application.
• Decide a target audience for which you are going to develop your app. For example, if you are developing a gaming app for kids or a business app for the business class people. Do some research and analyze what your target audience is demanding and what is needed by them and how you are going to fulfill their needs.
• You need to learn few basic tools like SQL database and XML, etc which are to be used in application development.
• You also study about Android SDK and other supporting tools.
• Get familiar with the hierarchy viewer and incorporate it within your android app development as it will help you in easy viewing of the app i.e. easy viewing User Interface.
• Use layout opts to optimize various XML layouts within your app.
• Once your app is complete test it. Testing your app is equally important. Use automated testing for it.

So, these are some basic and important tips for the development of an android application. Try them to have a better app development for prosper future and incomparable progress!

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