Saturday 11 February 2017

Android Application Development Tools


Android Application development is a trending technology area at the moment and having the skills set for this is very good and an improvement avenue for seasoned programmers and great place to start your programming career as a newbie or beginner.

The basic foundation required is Java programming. But you as kick start your learning process with android Application development as long as you are a fast learner and you put in the required attention and dedication.


Android Application Development Tools

There are three basic android applications development tools that you need for developing android Apps. These are:
  • Java Development Kit (JDK)
  • Android SDK
  • Eclipse
  • Android Studio

Java Development Kit

This is a highly professional cross-platform SDK platform created and regularly supported by Oracle Corporation.With a goal of providing specific implementation of Java SE, Java EE and Java ME platforms developers from all around the world use it. Because of its strong development support, this SDK package represents the most popular and widely used Java SDK platform for creation of both enterprise projects and open-source projects of all sizes. Popularity of Java Development Kit is present not only because of the absolutely astonishing set of tools, services and features that this package offers, but also because in late 2006 Oracle released this SDK under the GNU General Public License, making it free for everyone.

You can download JDK Offline Installer Setup by using this link. Download Java Development Kit now


Android SDK

This is the official software development package for developers who want to create Android Applications that can take full advantage from entire Android hardware and software ecosystem. With fully integrated software stack that enables seamless access to SDK tools, plugins and utilities, anyone can easily start producing your first Android applications. The core parts of Android SDK including Tools, Android Platform Tools, latest Android platform , and latest Android system image for emulator are already included in the package. However, according to your own requirements, you can change system images and create your application for any android OS version you require.

You can download Android SDK Offline Installer Setup by using this link. Download Android SDK now


Eclipse

This is an open source IDE package whose projects are focused on building an extensible development platform, runtimes and application frameworks for building, deploying and managing software across the entire software lifecycle.

It was built by the Eclipse Foundation, this great software package gives developers from all around the world true Cross-platform integrated development environment for building Java-based applications of all shapes and sizes. In addition to Java, Eclipse can also perfectly manage building projects in many popular programming languages such as C, C++, Perl, PHP, Python, Ruby, Fortran, Haskell, JavaScript, R, Groover, Scheme, Earlang, Scala, Lasso and many others.

You can download eclipse Offline Installer Setup by clicking this link: Download Eclipse now


Android Studio

This is a popular software development environment owned by Google that enables programmers and engenders from all around the world direct access to the tools for coding, debugging, performance optimizing, version compatibility checking, hardware
compatibility checking (various android devices and screen size, including tablets), and many other tools that can help developers to better automate process of coding and enable quicker iteration and discovery. Android Studio features all of those tools, including many that can help programmers to easily create their android-based project from conception to final distribution. That includes tools for design, test, debug, compiling and profiling your app.
Note that it is an alternative to Android SDK.

You can download Android Studio Offline Installer Setup by clicking this link: Download Android Studio now


Installation and Setting up the Development Softwares

You will need to first install Java Development Kit (JDK) because the other once requires Java runtime environment which is a component of JDK before they can be installed. Once you successfully install JDK, the next thing is to set its path.
You can now install the other two softwares that is Android SDK and Eclipse. After that, you should now get set to develop your first android application.

To accelerate your learning, you search for video and any other android development tutorials online.


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Wednesday 1 February 2017

Apache OpenOffice Free Productivity Software

Apache OpenOffice

Apache OpenOffice software is an office and business productivity tool that you can use its programs to typeset and produce professional documents, prepare presentation document for delivery to an audience, analyze and perform computations, design graphics, etc.

Apache OpenOffice is an open-source office software suite that is very proficient and help you to save the money that you could have used to get a premium office software.

Advantages of Apache OpenOffice

Using Apache OpenOffice program has three major advantages as stated below:
  • It is a free and proficient application without any form of restrictions as you can save your Apache OpenOffice Writer document as a .doc file for instance to make it compatible with Microsoft Word.
  • For independent authors, Apache OpenOffice Writer document exported as PDF is of a higher quality to same done with Microsoft Word because of its better image output.
  • It also comes preloaded with lots of images in its gallery which you can use in your work.

Download Apache OpenOffice

You can download Apache OpenOffice software for free once you are connected to the internet. Ensure you select either 32bits or 64bits version according to your system requirements. Download it now by using this link: Apache OpenOffice

Install Apache OpenOffice

Once you have downloaded the Apache OpenOffice software into your computer, you can now proceed to install it.

It do not require any activation key being an open-source software. Just double click on the installer and then click the "yes" button to permit the installation. Follow through the installation processes and then click the "finish" button once installation is complete.


Using Apache OpenOffice

You can now go ahead and enjoy this great and proficient application in the following areas.
  • You use the Apache OpenOffice "Text Document" Writer which is a word processor to typeset, edit, and proofread your document just as you use Microsoft Word.
  • You use the Apache OpenOffice "Presentation" to create or design a presentation document just as you use Microsoft PowerPoint.
  • You use Apache OpenOffice "Spreadsheet" which is a spreadsheet program to perform computations, Analysis of data, financial documentation etc just like you use Microsoft Excel. 
  • You use Apache OpenOffice "Database" which is a Dada management program to collect and manage large amount of data just like you use Microsoft Access.
  • You use Apache OpenOffice "Drawing" which is a graphics design program to design custom graphics. 
  • You use Apache OpenOffice "Formula" for writing and editing mathematical formulas. 

Note that most of its shortcuts a the same with Microsoft Office programs and hence that makes it even easier to get started with this application.

Extensions

There are many Apache OpenOffice extensions available that you can use to get more from this software. Download Apache OpenOffice extensions available at SourceForge here.

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