The document discusses how to become an Android application developer. It explains that Android is an open source and growing mobile operating system that allows users to create their own apps. Some key requirements to becoming an Android developer include understanding the Android platform, following Google's design guidelines, and having the necessary machine, software and programming skills. Specifically, developers need a computer running Linux, Windows or Mac OS, knowledge of Java, XML and the Android software development kit, and an understanding of the Android ecosystem.

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How to Become an Android Application Developer?
In our earlier blog we explained on – Why Should you Consider a Career in Android?
What is Android?
Android is one of the fastest growing Linux based mobile operating systems. I personally
like it for two reasons — (i) Open Source (ii) Create my own App (with basic coding skills).
Android is available in the market with many versions such as:
 Android Donut
 Android Eclair
 Android Froyo
 Android Gingerbread
 Android Honeycomb
 Android Icecream Sandwich
 Android jellybean
 Android Key lime pie
(source: android )
Now have you asked yourself that why you should become an android developer? I can give
you my reasons:
1. Here is the data that shows the growing interest of Android users.

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2. It provides the platform for you to create exciting apps that reach millions of people
everyday.
3. Android is not limited to mobile only but also implemented on various devices like Tab,
Notebook, Digital camera, Digital frames and lots more.
4. It provides the platform to mold your ideas in the form of applications and tools.
5. You can share your app on open source platform like Google play store and Amazon app
store where millions of user download various apps.
Skillsets to become Android Developer:
If you are considering becoming an android developer below are few basic skillset you
require:
 You must understand the android platform and ecosystem.
 You must follow the android design guidelines provided by Google.
 You must fulfill the minimum requirement in terms of machine, software and
programming:
1. Machine requirement: Android development tools run on operating system like
LINUX, WINDOWS, MAC OS.
2. Software requirement: You must be aware of Java development kit(JDK),
Android software development kit(SDK) and Google Maps SDK.
3. Programming requirement: You must be aware of XML and JAVA programming.
Hope this post will help you out in becoming a good android developer.
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