Using the Android Documentation

Although it is not a tool, per se, the Android documentation is a key resource for Android developers. An HTML version of the Android documentation is provided in the /docs subfolder of the Android SDK documentation, and this should always be your first stop when you encounter a problem. You can also access the latest help documentation online at the Android Developer website, http://developer.android.com (http://goo.gl/K8GgD, see Figure 2.1 for a screenshot of the Dev Guide tab of this website).

Figure 2.1. The Android Developer Website

The Android documentation is divided into seven sections:

• Home—This tab provides some high-level news items for Android developers, including announcements of new platform versions. You’ll also find quick links for downloading the latest Android SDK, publishing your applications on the Android Market, and other helpful information.