Android Studio Guide

Getting Started

Android Studio is the official Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for Android app development.

System Requirements

Before Installation

Key Features

Visual Layout Editor

Benefits:
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Real-time preview
  • Layout constraints
  • Resource management

Emulator

Features:
  • Multiple device configurations
  • Hardware sensor simulation
  • Performance profiling
  • Network simulation

Code Editor

Capabilities:
  • Smart code completion
  • Real-time code analysis
  • Integrated debugging
  • Version control integration

Project Setup

New Project Checklist

  1. Choose project template
  2. Configure application name
  3. Set package name
  4. Select minimum SDK
  5. Choose activity template
  6. Configure version control

Basic Activity Structure


class MainActivity : AppCompatActivity() {
    override fun onCreate(savedInstanceState: Bundle?) {
        super.onCreate(savedInstanceState)
        setContentView(R.layout.activity_main)
        
        // Initialize UI components
        val button = findViewById

Common Issues

Performance Tips

IDE Optimization

Build Optimization