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Best tools for developers to execute Android application development process

At present there are several of wonderful mobile platforms out there in the market, however Android remains to be everyone’s favorite owing to its simplicity and high scalability. With the presence of countless tools out there Android development is certainly easier than before and with the help of Android Studio offering an array of powerful tools, Android app development is certainly a breeze. Moreover, there are third-parties building cutting-edge tools which are highly useful in building robust and interactive applications on Android.

Here we present a list of best Android tools that every developer must know of:

1. Android Studio

Google’s Android Studio is an exceptional Integrated Development Environment (IDE) enabling developers have everything they desire without having to leave the IDE. Besides it allows you test applications leveraging Android Virtual Device Manager, Android Debugging Bridge, and plugging in physical devices.

2. Genymotion

Developers who have worked with Android Emulator very well know that it can be tedious and daunting to start the emulator and run an application. However, now this third-party tool Genymotion is there for your rescue. As it resolve the issue with its hardware accelerated Android emulator that’s way fast as well as free. Besides there are virtual devices powered by Genymotion that support various Android API level, coordinating well with Google’s Android Studio, thus saving loads of time in development.

3. GameMaker: Studio

Among the easiest Android developer tools, GameMaker: Studio offers full customization on every element and it’s specially designed for 2D gaming. The intuitive and simple user interface offers drag and drop abilities. Thus customization is possible with code using GameMaker Language (GML). With the absence o methods, it’s quite easy to learn besides there is syntax that’s way simpler and shorter than Java or C++. Download the free version and learn what all you need to build an Android application with the help of this tool.

4. Ubertesters

In case your app use location-based services or has detected usability bugs, then the reliable app testing and distribution tool such as Ubertesters is greatly useful. Intuitive and easy-to-use in-app feedback widget, Ubertesters presents various controls that perform wide-ranging tasks like writing bug reports, annotating screen shots, performing tests from within your running application, etc.

5. AVD Manager

Built-in with Google Android Studio, AVD Manager makes it easy to do application testing on a virtual device, ensuring it is bug-free and performing well. Using this tool, app developers can customize every element of the device, including RAM size, instruction set, screen size and resolution. The performance is good and now Google has coordinated with Intel to build “fast virt mode” using Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager that increases performance of the virtual device.

6. Corona SDK

Prominent among Android developers that too particularly game development community, Corona SDK presents a unique way of building apps as compared to Android Studio and other engines. Programming language Lua is used here, which is a fast and simpler script language than Java or C++. Similar to GameMaker Language, this is highly recommended by Android app developers.

7. Unity3D

This is just the best tool for 3D. However, one must not forget that 3D demands loads of time and effort. Here comes Unity3D for your help. It helps you get started quickly and uses C# programming language. You’ll require external software in order to create 3D models such as Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Photoshop CC 2015.

8. AppIconSizes.com

Along the development process, there will be requirement of splash screens, icons and other default Android graphics. AppIconSizes.com is a tool that comes free and is time saving. It helps you have all your desired files, comprising of portrait and landscape versions. It’s quite simple and easy to use.

Conclusion

Now it’s evident that Android applications are easy to be development and there are numerous ways to develop them. You can use any of the above tools as per your required and it’s advised to use all these Android tools to determine which works best for you.

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