Question

I want to start learning Android but have the following doubts :

(1) What is the latest version i should start learning Android ?

(2) What are the softwares i would need to compile and execute Android programs? Is there any link from where i can download them?.

(3) Which is the best book for a beginner? I have heard of "Beginning Android 3" by Mark Murphy, is that true?

I know these are basic questions but i just wanted answers from experts which are present here or doing Android development from some years.

Answer 1

1. try reading the android dev guide, it has the answers to all of these questions…

2. download eclipse and the android sdk.

3. I liked Oreilly’s android books.