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Options to Streamline Your Android App Development
Posted: Aug 05, 2014
Most of the mobile users prefer Android OS over other operating systems. Especially, novices and average developers yearning for app development favors Android than its counterparts, as it is an open-source operating system and provides ease in developing mobile applications. Furthermore, there are several platforms out there that makes Android app development a hassle-free task for new developers. However, to build apps that could encourage users to download them, developers need to deal with SDKs, and several other platforms.
Here are top 5 such platforms that help novices to streamline the app development process:
Android SDK
The Android SDK comes with ample number of development tools including libraries, emulator, debugger etc. that enables beginners to develop, test and debug Android apps. Especially, novices can get benefits from downloading the ADT bundle that allows to build applications quickly. It boasts some of the most vital SDK components and Eclipse IDE version that streamlines the process of app development.
TheAppBuilder
All reputable Android App Development Companies deem this as a great tool using which users can create an application via the online toolkit, or by following the training provided. Together with TheAppBuilder you can define as well construct the application structure and stuff it with initial content. With the help of TheAppBuilder dedicated "AppLibrary" you can facilitate your users with a window to access multiple apps and can also tailor it for your own branding. Lastly, you can secure your apps with usernames and passwords, and then distribute them through the Google Play Store, by using TheAppBuilder's Active Directory integration. The best aspect is that you upgrade the structure as well as content of your apps even after making them live, within a time frame of 60 seconds after submitting a change.
PhoneGap
PhoneGap is an open-source framework that can be used by developers for building smartphones applications (except that the developers need to have working knowledge of creating web pages using HTML/CSS and JavaScript). It expands features of HTML and JavaScript programming languages to deliver cross-platform apps. PhoneGap also provides a pre-made user interface with some widgets, and thus you don't have to create your own UI.
jQuery Mobile
jQuery Mobile is a UI that can be used for building an app for smartphones, tablets and desktops. In fact, it's a jQuery framework that creates applications build on HTML5. With jQuery Mobile, you can build powerful Android apps at more accessible prices, and let your users engage with your brand even on the go.
Titanium Mobile SDK
If you Hire Android Programmers for productive and quality apps especially who is seeking a platform that helps lessen efforts and create applications for different devices, then Titanium Mobile from Appcelerator can be the perfect choice for you. The platform comes loaded with over 5,000 devices and APIs of the various mobile OS, and thereby enable you to build perfect native apps for Android powered devices. What's more? It also helps in building HTML5 apps that can work on any device.
Conclusion
So, if you are a new developer and want to explore Android apps future then luckily there are various platforms that can make development a seamless process. The aforementioned top 5 Android development options are some of the most viable options for developing applications.
Victoria Brinsley is a writer who works for a leading mobile application development services; Appsted. You can also contact, if you are looking forward to hire mobile app developers from India.