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Android apps are typically written as Java classes. That source code is then compiled into bytecode that the Dalvik engine (a subset of a Java Virtual Machine) runs under the Android operating system. These steps describe how to acquire and configure the tools you need to write your app’s Java classes and then test and package the app for deployment.

Welcome to the world of contradictions. Today Kinvey released our first mobile app, but we are a platform company – not an app development company. Further, the app we released mobilizes data residing in Salesforce CRM™ systems, yet Salesforce.com itself just announced they are entering our space. Sometimes start-ups can seem unnecessarily confusing.

The Android platform has released 39 version updates to the public, chock-full of countless feature additions, improvements and fixes. To capture the major milestones, we’ve created a visual timeline infographic of Android’s version history.

Last weekend, our in-house Android experts taught a class on intermediate Android development at Intelligent.ly. The class was attended by a dozen or so students with a wide range of Android experience and an equal amount of eagerness to learn more. I was able to pull a few aside to pick their brains about Android development – what challenges do they face? Why did they choose Android over iOS? And what advice might they have for someone else just getting started?

It’s never been easier or quicker to build and distribute an application to millions of devices and get paid for it. But sometimes, the hardest part of a project is the first step. Here’s an excerpt from our eBook, titled, “How Make an App: Android Edition” with a tip about how to get started.

We like to highlight mobile development agencies who use Kinvey for their backend. Today, we’re showcasing Intrepid, a Boston-based agency that built Toucanect, a productivity app for iOS.

Every once in a while we like to highlight mobile development agencies that are using Kinvey for their backend. I’m so very excited for our first “Development Agency Spotlight” in this ongoing series. Today, we’re showcasing a Boston-based agency, Ballast Lane Applications LLC.

It’s January 10th, 2013, and welcome to this week’s issue of The App Ecosystem Weekly. This week, we’re looking at a couple of app-related product announcements out of CES this week, and predictions of iOS and Android sales over 2013.

How long does it take to build an iOS or Android app? About 18 weeks according to this infographic from Kinvey.

Every year millions of Americans vow to a better version of themselves with New Year’s Resolutions. Some of the most popular resolutions include losing weight, getting organized, saving money, quitting smoking and volunteering more. Here are 15 mobile apps to help you accomplish each of these goals.