[Reading Notes-Android game programming from scratch] 1. Introduction to the Android platform and Environment Building

Android SDK (Software Development Kit)-Android Software Development Kit, used to assist Android operating system Software Development. It is a collection of Android Software, documents, examples, and tools.
Android NDK (Native Development Kit)-similar to Android SDK, you can use C/C ++ to compile Android programs.

Developer.android.com-you can view information such as the Android SDK, Development Guide, and API description.

 

Build an Android Development Environment

Preparations:
JDK: the Core of Java, including the Java Runtime Environment (Java Runtime Envirnment), Class Libraries, and Java development tools.
Eclipse: in simple terms, it is an integrated IDE development environment.
Android SDK: Android development kit, which contains an Android virtual device, that is, an Android simulator.
ADT: a plug-in developed by Google. This plug-in is integrated in Eclipse and provides an exclusive development environment for Android development. The ADT includes functions such as instances, running, and debugging.

1. download Java JDK
Http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html

2. Download the Android SDK
Http://dl.google.com/android/archives/android-sdk-windows-1.6_r1.zip

3. Download Eclipse IDE
Http://www.eclipse.org/downloads/

4. ADT Installation
1. Online Installation
Http://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/
2. Offline Installation
Http://dl.google.com/android/ADT-0.9.7.zip

 

Supplement:

Official SDK download:Http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

The sdks on the official website include all the sdks you need to develop. After downloading the SDK and installing Java, you can use it:

1. Eclipse + ADT plugin
2. Android SDK Tools
3. Android Platform-tools
4. The latest Android platform
5. The latest Android system image for the emulator

 

Official download of NDK:Http://developer.android.com/tools/sdk/ndk/index.html