Android is an open-source software platform and operating system based on the Linux kernel, developed in 2003 for mobile devices. The document outlines the history of Android and provides requirements for setting up an Android development environment, including the Java SE Development Kit and Android Studio. Additionally, it includes links for downloading necessary software and understanding the project structure.

1. ANDROID

4. Android Introduction
• A Software platform and Linux Kernel based operating
system for mobile.
•Android is Open Source means it is made freely available and
may be redistributed and modified.
• Android was developed in 2003.

5. History of Android

6. Android Releases
Available from
November 3rd 2014

7. Android Architecture

8. Android Target

9. Setting Up your Android
Development Environment
Check System Requirements on below link:-
https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html#Requirements
1. To develop applications for Android platform, you need
 Java SE Development Kit (JDK),
 Android SDK Integrated IDE (Android Studio)
2. Download the Android Studio
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

10. Understanding Project Structure