Setup Android Development environment

Howto on setting up an Android Development environment:

• download Java JDK e.g. jdk-6u25-windows-i586.exe
• download eclipse e.g. eclipse-SDK-3.6.2-win32.zip
• download Android SDK e.g. installer_r11-windows.exe
• install eclipse plugins: Graphical Editing Framework (GEF), Google Plugin 3.6 and the Android Development Tools (ADT)

Then:

1. Install the Java JDK
   run executable
2. Install eclipse
   unzip to e.g. C:\Program Files\eclipse
3. Install the Android SDK
   run executable, in my case the installer couldn’t find the JDK. Push back and next and it will be able to find it 🙂
4. Start eclipse, go to Help–>Install New Software…
   • Install the GEF SDK 3.6.2
     • Add server:
       Name GEF
       URL http://download.eclipse.org/tools/gef/updates/releases/
     • Select GEF SDK 3.6.2 and click next to install
   • Install Google Plugin 3.6
     • Add server:
       Name Google Plugin
       URL http://dl.google.com/eclipse/plugin/3.6
     • Select Google Plugin 3.6 and click next to install
   • Install Android Development Tools
     • Add server:
       Name ADT
       URL https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/
     • Select ADT and click next to install

Now you’re set to create your first Android app!

Just click File–>New Project–>Android Project..