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Android Build a Simple Android App (retired 2014) Getting Started with Android Java Variables Explained

Posted by Muhammad Zeeshan
Muhammad Zeeshan
33 Points

How to install java

Before I start writing code please advise what to install and how to install java and where to write code ?

5 Answers

Gunjeet Hattar
Gunjeet Hattar
14,483 Points
Gunjeet Hattar
Gunjeet Hattar
14,483 Points

Installing Java

  • head over to this link Java SDK
  • install the version that suits you for either Mac or PC (32 or 64 bit).
  • if you are using mac who might want to install this particular version since Java 7 may lead to some issues with Eclipse during starting Apple Official Site Java 6
  • Its a simple installation process with quick and easy steps. No special settings required.

Installing Tools for Android

  • Head over to this link Android Developer Link
  • Click on the download link that says Download SDK ADT Bundle For Mac/Windows
  • This link will include Eclipse Android SDK and Build Tools
  • If you download this you dont need to download eclipse or SDK separately. Everything is included in it.
  • One other benefit of installing the bundle is that Ben uses the same while explaining the videos, so it will look just the same for you.

The other settings and changes you will get clear as and when you advance in the video tutorials.
Hope that helps.

Jeff Busch
Jeff Busch
19,287 Points
Jeff Busch
Jeff Busch
19,287 Points

Installing Java

John Carr
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John Carr
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John Carr
John Carr
Courses Plus Student 1,984 Points

You will need the java SDK and an IDE such as Eclipse, i am pretty sure the tutorials here will guide you through what you need.

John Carr
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John Carr
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John Carr
John Carr
Courses Plus Student 1,984 Points

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Jeff Busch
Jeff Busch
19,287 Points

Hi John,

The link you provided relates to JavaScript. Nothing needs to be installed to use JavaScript, the script is rendered by the web browser. Java needs to be compiled before it can be run. I don't think Teehouse even offers any Java courses.

Jeff

John Carr
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John Carr
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John Carr
John Carr
Courses Plus Student 1,984 Points

spotted that and edited jeff. thanks.