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Android Build a Simple Android App (2014) Getting Started with Android Android Tools

Posted by YIMENG LI
YIMENG LI
785 Points

Can I use eclipse rather than Android Studio mentioned in class

Can I use eclipse rather than Android Studio mentioned in class

3 Answers

Gunjeet Hattar
Gunjeet Hattar
14,483 Points

I guess it boils down to personal choice really. Agreed, Android Studio is the next big thing in Android, but lets not forget the what Eclipse had and continues to offer. One feature I really like is the GUI for editing manifest files etc.

But yes Android Studio in turn IntelliJ has better code completion, instead of pressing crtl + space in Eclipse and tons of other features.

But at core the processes thus the output will always be the same. So you could Eclipse if you wanted. Other than a few changes, there isn't much of a difference really. I personally have just shifted to Android Studio and its been a good experience so far in terms of coding quicker, but I keep going back to Eclipse for some older projects.

Good luck with it.

Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas
40,856 Points
Charlie Thomas
Charlie Thomas
40,856 Points

I believe it would be possible but I would not encourage it as support for eclipse android bundle will be dropped so its probably better to use android studio

Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points
Stone Preston
Stone Preston
42,016 Points

as charlie said eclipse is on its way out the door. Android Studio is the future of Android development. It is much easier to get up and running than eclipse, and much easier to use in my opinion. It would be best if you used android studio. Future android courses will most likely use android studio, not eclipse