Sams Teach Yourself Java™ in 24 Hours (Covering Java 7 and Android)

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346 HOUR 24:Writing Android Apps

For a simple app like this one, an early target is OK. Choose

Android 2.2.

7. In the Application name field, give the app the name Saluton
   Mondo!. This name will be displayed on Android devices.


8. The Package name field should contain the name of the Java package
   to which the classes of this app belong. Enter
   org.cadenhead.android.


9. The Create Activity checkbox indicates whether the new app will be
   created with an Activity class. An activity is a task the app can
   accomplish. Keep this checkbox selected and enter SalutonActivity
   in the adjacent text field.
   10.Click Finish. The new app iscreated and a SalutonMondo item
   appears in the Package Explorer pane.

Exploring a New Android Project

A new Android project consistsof around 20 files and folders that always

are organized the same way in an Android app. There might be more files

FIGURE 24.1
Creating a new Android projectin
Eclipse.