Introduction Of Android

Android is an operating system and programming platform developed by Google for mobile phones and other mobile devices, such as tablets. It can run on many different devices from many different manufacturers. Android includes a software development kit (SDK) that helps you write original code and assemble software modules to create apps for Android users. Android also provides a marketplace to distribute apps. All together, Android represents an ecosystem for mobile apps.

Why develop apps for Android?

Developers create apps for a variety of reasons. They may need to address business requirements or build new services or businesses, or they may want to offer games and other types of content for users. Developers choose to develop for Android in order to reach the majority of mobile device users.

Android versions

Google provides major incremental upgrades to the Android operating system using confectionery-themed names. The latest major release is Android 8.0 ”Oreo”.

1.Cupcake(1.5 v) 2.Donut (1.6v) 3.Eclair(2.0 – 2.1 ) 4.Froyo(2.2 – 2.2.3 ) 5.Gingerbread(2.3 – 2.3.7 ) 6.Honeycomb(3.0 – 3.2.6) 7.Ice Cream Sandwich (4.0 – 4.0.4 ) 8.Jelly Bean(4.1 – 4.3.1 ) 9.KitKat (4.4 – 4.4.4 ) 10.Lollipop(5.0 – 5.1.1 ) 11.Marshmallow(6.0 – 6.0.1) 12.Nougat (7.0 ) 13.Oreo (8.0)