Native Android App: Incredibly Easiest Way To Create Stunning Apps

As we all know that there are so many different ways to develop the Android application but still developing the Native Android application is the best way. We have already discussed the capabilities of Native application in previous blog. If you want to know more about the native application development then check out PUT LINK

So, before start building an Android App, you have to select an IDE (Integrated Development Environment) for programming. The official IDE for Android app development is the Android Studio and it is the best IDE for getting started.

The IDE contains Google's Android SDK, NDK, Java, and Kotlin support along with the necessary Android SDK tools and emulators. Remember that Native Android application can be written either in Java or Kotlin and Android Studio provide support for both the languages.

Android project or file layout

Once you download, install, and configure your IDE, you can create your first Android project. Now, it is important to understand the project structure of Android application development. Creating the Android project into the Android Studio is as simple as clicking the few buttons, you just need to know which type of folder contains which type of data or files. Here we list out some file types.

• Src folder contains all the source files
• Assets folder contains raw images, strings, and XML layouts that get compiled into the .apk file.
• Res folder has similar objects as the assets folder but it also includes alternatives or subclasses of those resources to support the screen orientations, OS versions, and different languages

Remember that each file in a res folder is the pre-compiled ID for quick access to these resources. "build.gradle" is also a very important project file and generally it contains two files in your Android project. One is for the project which you can save as "Project: <project-name>" and the second one is your app module which you can save as "Module: app". Most of the times you have to work with the app module's build.gradle file to configure how the Gradle tools behave and build your app.

AndroidMainfest.xml file describes the fundamentals of the app and its components.

Android Visual Layout

In the Android Visual Layout editor, you can quickly build the layouts just by dragging the UI elements into the visual design editor instead of writing the layout XML code. The design editor can preview your app on the different Android devices and versions and you can also dynamically resize the layout to ensure that it works well on different screen sizes.

Build, Run, and Test

Once you code and build your Android app, then you can interact with your app through the Android Emulator or an Android device attached to your computer through USB. An Android emulator simulates an Android phone, Tablet, or TV on your computer and it provides almost all the capabilities of the Android device.

You can also configure them to emulate a specific manufacturer, OS, and tools to fit your needs. But remember that Android emulator is to the substitute for the real devices, you should test your app on the real devices before shipping to testers and app store marketplaces.

Cloud Testing

As we all know that cloud testing plays a crucial role in testing the application on multiple devices at the real time and you can also perform both manual and automated testing to ensure the highest quality of your application.

Distribute

Just because of an open source Android developers have very few options for distributing their apps to users, customers, and businesses. The most common and official Android app marketplace is Google's Play Store.

For beta testing and getting your app pre-marketplace to publish your app, you can use the Google Play Console to get your app tested by the uses a get their valuable feedback.

Now, you just need to understand a little bit about Google Play Services and its importance before submitting your app. Google Play Services provide a way to access Google APIs such as Google Play Game Services, Google Maps, Location, Mobile Ads, and Google Wallets.

Now, you know the way to develop the Native Android app and the unique capabilities of the Android Studio and Android Visual Studios. If you still want to know more about this, then reach Techugo. Our experts help you to figure out the best solution for your application.