Android Studio

Learn Android Studio: Build Android Apps Quickly and Effectively

by Adam Gerber | Clifton Craig

Chapter 1 Introducing Android Studio

Installing the Java Development Kit on Windows

Installing Android Studio

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Creating Your First Project: HelloWorld

Once the Setup Wizard is complete, the Welcome to Android Studio dialog box appears for you to set.
The subsequent screen in the New Project Wizard prompts you to choose a layout. Choose Blank Activity and click the Next button.

Using Android Virtual Device Manager

The Android Virtual Device Manager allows you to create Android Virtual Devices (AVDs), which you can then run to emulate a device on your computer.

Running HelloWorld on an AVD

To run your HelloWorld app on the created AVD, click the green Run button on the toolbar.
Be sure that the Launch Emulator radio button is selected and then choose the AVD you created.

Running HelloWorld on an Android Device