Android development tool for Eclipse

Instead of Using the complete Android SDK we can tweak eclipse to develop android apps.To do this follow the simple steps given below.

• First we need to download the Android developments tool.You can download the tool from android website.Link to website.
• In it you see window like this depending on your operating system.

Download the tool and extract it.

Adding ADT plugin to Eclipse :

Next process in this to add the android plugin to eclipse.To do this follow the steps( you can refer Installing window builder on eclipse for reference ).

• Open Eclipse.In it navigate to Help > Install new software.
• Then copy and paste the link below to it.

   https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/eclipse/

• Click add and in the pop-up window give the name for the plugin (Example: Android kit).
• Click OK.
• In the available software dialog box, select the check box next to Developer tools and click next.
• In next window you see the list of packages need to be installed.And you have to select accept agreements. Click Finish
• Now the packages will be installed and it prompt for restart of eclipse. In it click restart.

Configure ADT Plugin :

• After Eclipse restarts, you need to specify the location of your Android SDK directory.
• In this " Welcome window " select use existing SDK.
• Then Browse and locate the Extracted SDK tools folder.
• Click next.

Now your Eclipse is ready to develop Android apps.you have to add the respective android version for which you going to build and test in the SDK Manager. It automatically install the needed versions and corresponding tools when you select the version and click OK.