Building Android applications requires a deep understanding of programming and design. When approaching a new technology for the first time, it often helps to break it down into pieces. If you¡¯re an experienced web developer, many of the concepts and technologies involved in Android app development will be analogous to things you already know ¨C although building apps for mobile devices often requires mastery of a number of more nuanced concepts. Mobile devices have smaller screens, simpler processors, and ¨C in the case of Android ¨C many different manufacturers.That means that developers need to keep code flexible and account for various user interface scenarios. So what are the must-have skills for Android developers? We asked some of the brightest developers in our community ¨C here¡¯s what you need to know.
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