Developping Andriod Apps using eclipse

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It's been a year since I've used any IDE, just recently, I came across a great article on smashing magazine about developing android apps using eclipse. Eclipse is an open source, free IDE for Java programmers.

The article explains how to get both Eclipse, the Android SDK (Software Development Kit) and installing them. The only hitch was that I had when using the instructions was right before the heading, 

'Targeting Android Platforms'

The image beforehand indicates the SDK packages for the different types of Android devices. You won't see that until you complete the steps after the heading in question. I've only managed to get uptil this point as my computer was wrought with malcontent and i had to reinstall everything.

The article pointed here is very detailed and will guide most readers through the first baby steps in developing an Android app. Happy developing.