The Android Software Development Kit (SDK) is a crucial part of Android development for beginners to come to grips with.

Previously, you'd have to download Android Studio or the SDK to get these, which are a 400MB-1.6GB download. Even the smaller command line tools download is still 200-300MB.

A quick start guide to installing the Android Software Development Kit along with your chosen development environments.

By default, all of the SDK platforms, samples, and APIs will be selected for install. This can take quite a while to download, as several versions of Android are currently available.

The first Android 16 developer preview has arrived - here's what to know before installing it For anyone who develops apps for the Android ecosystem, these preview releases are a must.