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Android Build a Simple Android App (retired 2014) Getting Started with Android Android Setup and the Crystal Ball Project

Eclipse

Hi. What should I do if I already have Eclipse in my Mac? I am a java programmer. If I followed the steps, then I will have two Eclipse running in my Mac. Thank you.

3 Answers

Erin Kabbash
Erin Kabbash
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Hello, Eclipse is a self contained piece of software and does not act like a traditional piece of software that needs to be installed. For example I could have one eclipse in my documents folder and one on my desktop. There is never an install process, it just launches and you are off to the races. I would not suggest having two Eclipse's on your computer but simply illustrating that it doesn't act like a traditional piece of software. This was a little confusing to me at first also but it is just how the software works and will feel normal after some time. I would suggest uninstalling all versions, then going to http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html and downloading the latest version. You can run it from any folder that does not require a administrator password. I work on windows so I usually make a "Android" folder in my C:\ drive and house everything there. Hope this helps and happy coding to you sir!

Thank you. So is the http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html version equivalent to the bundle that can be downloaded from the Crystal Ball project or they are similar tools? And happy coding to you too.

As already mentioned in the previous answer, there is no need for two Eclipse, you can create "Java" or "Android Application" projects using the same Eclipse provided for Android u add Android SDK and required development tools plugin in your Eclipse.

ATB!

Thank you!!!

Thank you, it really helps!!