Developing Android Apps
Android apps are software applications that run on the Android OS. They can be installed on Android phones, tablets and TVs. They are excellent at using the camera, touchscreen and GPS features of the device. The installation of many apps on an Android device can affect battery life and performance.
Understanding the Android platform and its design principles is essential in the creation of Android apps. It also means implementing an appropriate app architecture that can be separated from UI and OS-related code into parts which share responsibilities. These components can be activated in asynchronous fashion by the system via an event-driven broadcast mechanism, which is activated by desires.
Kotlin is gaining traction as a language for Android development. Both languages are supported by the Android SDK. Online, there is a large group of developers who can assist newcomers to understand the language and troubleshoot any issues.
The Android OS is divided into layers. The application layer comprises the standard apps that come with the OS, and any apps that are proprietary and included with specific devices, such as phones with a music player and dialer. The Android application layer also contains customized firmware such as CyanogenMod and OMFGB, which can be installed on specific devices to customize their functionality.
Compatibility is another factor that stops certain apps from functioning. If an app was designed for the US but is not compatible with your European device it will not work and will be listed in the Play Store as “incompatible”.
