Downloading and installing the Android SDK
To download and install the Android SDK, you can follow these steps:
- Visit the Android developer website at: https://developer.android.com/studio/index.html
- Click on the “Download Android Studio” button on the page.
- On the new page, you will find a button that says “Download Android Studio.” Click on that button.
- Once the download initiates, you will see a dropdown menu where you can select your operating system, such as Windows, macOS, or Linux.
- After making your selection, you will see a downloaded installation file. Click on the file to start the installation process.
- Follow the instructions of the installation program, accept the license agreement, and choose the components to install.
- The installation process may take some time depending on your computer performance and internet speed.
- After installation is complete, you can launch Android Studio and follow the wizard to set up Android SDK and emulator.
After installing the Android SDK, you can develop and debug Android applications using Android Studio.