How to get started with android?

How to get started with android?

Step 1

• First of all we need a IDE. 
• I suggest you  to use Eclipse.because it is an industrial standard open source IDE.
• Install Eclipse.

Step 2

• Go to developer.android.com and download ADT plug in for Eclipse..
• You will get a link.Copy the link and  follow the  steps  
• Help->Install New Software->Work path.
• Paste the link.

Step 3

• Check all the options Click next.
•  Now the ADT plugin is installed in your Eclipse.
• Next is to download the SDK.
• Go to developer.android.com, Download the SDK.

Step 4

•   Go to Window(Eclipse menu)->Preference->Select Android from the left side.->Browse the android location->Means please select the SDK location that you downloaded(Don't forget to extract).

Step 5

• You need an active internet connection for this.
• Goto window->select  SDK Manager->Download the latest OS version and API,Because it will include new striking features.

Step 6

• Now the environment is ready
• You can start developing applications.
• Don't forget to install the JDK.