Before you can write Java programs for Android devices, you need some software tools. Some tools are necessary; some are optional. Here’s a list of the tools you need:
- A Java virtual machineCool people refer to this item as the JVM or simply as Java.
- The Java code librariesThese code libraries are known affectionately as the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) or simply as Java.
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