An Android Developer is a Software Developer who specializes in designing applications for the Android marketplace. The Android marketplace is the direct competitor to Apple’s app store.

This means most of an Android Developer’s job revolves around creating the apps we use on our smartphones and tablets. Android Developers can either work in-house for a large organization, or they can be employed by an App Development agency.

• A graduate degree in B.Tech Computer Science Engineering/IT, B.Sc. /Computer Application/IT or BCA.
• Certificate in Android development from a good institute adds value to your qualifications as a developer.
• Tech or MCA are the options for those who want to pursue masters. However, it is not mandatory to do masters to become an Android developer.

For an android developer, it is essential that he possesses some technical skills without which development is not possible. First things first: the technical skills. Android apps can be developed on either of the platforms like Mac, Windows PC, or Linux computer. Developers must be well versed with the following:

• Java– is the most essential aspect of Android development is the programming language Java. You must be comfortable with this programming language and all the related concepts such as loops, functions, variables, etc. in order to become a qualified android developer.
• SQL– knowing the basics of SQL is also essential as you will require databases for storage when you are developing Android apps. Without knowing SQL queries you can’t send and retrieve information to the database embedded with the android application.
• Android Software Development Kit (SDK) and Android Studio– it is one of the major skills that you will require. The best part about this is that is free of cost tool-kit that doesn’t require license subscription. It can be easily downloaded and similarly Android Studio can also be downloaded that is the officially integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development. The Android SDK is the building block of android development as it includes sample code, handy coding tools, software libraries and other essential kits to used in building, test, and debug Android applications.
• XML– developers must also be aware of the use of XML to describe data. It is essential to design user-friendly interfaces for the applications there one must know the basic prospects of the language.

• Proficiency in Java Programming
• Understanding of XML
• Android SDK
• Android Studio
• Databases
• Material Design
• Technical Skills
• Expertise in cross platform solutions
• Critical Thinkers
• Adaptable
• Spatial reasoning

• Class XII in science stream with PCM

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• Building and Designing advanced Android applications for Android platform
• Cross-functional team collaboration to design, define and ship new features
• To use and work with outside APIs and data sources
• To perform unit test to ensure usability, robustness, edge cases and general reliability
• To work and make sure improved application performance and bug fixing
• Continuous evaluation, discovery and implementation of new technologies to maximize the efficiency of development.
• Managing the application life cycle, knowledge of certain principles in coding, support and collaborations efforts.
• To segregate various Mobile operating systems according to their key features and benefits.
• To identify various tools and software which are required for developing an Android application
• To create Android user interface elements which include views .View groups, layouts, basis views, fragments, buttons menu, etc.