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Unit 2

An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware and software, providing essential services for applications, with Android OS being a notable example optimized for mobile devices. The Java Development Kit (JDK) is crucial for developing Java applications, offering tools for compiling and debugging, while the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) provides necessary tools for Android app development, including an IDE and emulator. Key features of these systems include multitasking in Android OS, and the Gradle build system and API libraries in the Android SDK.

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Unit 2

An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware and software, providing essential services for applications, with Android OS being a notable example optimized for mobile devices. The Java Development Kit (JDK) is crucial for developing Java applications, offering tools for compiling and debugging, while the Android Software Development Kit (SDK) provides necessary tools for Android app development, including an IDE and emulator. Key features of these systems include multitasking in Android OS, and the Gradle build system and API libraries in the Android SDK.

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Operating System

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software, and provides
common services for computer programs.

Role in Mobile Development:

Provides the foundation for running applications.

Manages device resources like CPU, memory, and storage.

Android apps run on Android OS, a Linux-based platform optimized for mobile devices.

Features of Android OS:

Open Source: Allows developers to modify and customize.

Kernel: Built on the Linux kernel, providing security, memory management, and process management.

Inter-Process Communication (IPC): Allows apps to share data securely.

Multitasking: Supports running multiple apps simultaneously.

Examples of Mobile OS:

Android (by Google)

iOS (by Apple)

HarmonyOS (by Huawei)

Windows Mobile (deprecated).

Java JDK

Definition: The Java Development Kit (JDK) is a software development environment used for developing
Java applications.

Components:

Compiler (javac): Converts Java source code into bytecode.

Java Runtime Environment (JRE): Provides the libraries and JVM for running Java applications.

Debugger (jdb): Helps identify errors in code.

JavaDoc: Tool for generating API documentation.

Role in Android Development:


Android apps are primarily written in Java (or Kotlin).

JDK provides essential tools to compile, debug, and run Java code during Android app development.

Installation:

Download from Oracle's official site or OpenJDK for open-source versions.

Required to set up the JAVA_HOME environment variable.

Android SDK

Definition: The Android Software Development Kit (SDK) is a collection of tools and libraries necessary to
develop Android applications.

Components:

Android Studio: Official IDE for Android development.

Emulator: Simulates an Android device for testing.

ADB (Android Debug Bridge): Tool to communicate with Android devices during development.

API Libraries: Provide access to Android features like camera, location, and storage.

Key Features:

Gradle Build System: Manages dependencies and builds the app.

Support for Multiple Android Versions: Allows targeting specific Android API levels.

Layouts and UI Tools: For designing user interfaces.

ProGuard: Optimizes and obfuscates the code for release.

Installation:

Integrated into Android Studio.

Regularly updated to include support for new Android versions.

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