First steps with the Android SDK

ArchLinux

Install the Android SDK on ArchLinux

Follow the wiki steps to set your user account as the owner of the directory /opt/android-sdk
Remember to restart your Linux session to make your actual membership to group android

Software Development Kit

Download the SDK

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Select any package tree which is your application development target.

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Development Environment

Install Eclipse for Android

Configure Eclipse

Select menu : Window –> Preferences ; in the Android tab, browse to the SDK directory as below
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Create your first App

Select menu : File –> New –> Android Application Project

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