Chapter 2. Compiling Native Code in Android
In this chapter, we will explore the basics of a simple native program, also known as static binary, to be run in the device. You will also learn how to build a shared library (dynamic binary), and finally how to call that shared library within a simple Android project. Let's get started.
Your First Native Android App
You will need an Android project to host your native application, but before you create that, you must create an Android Virtual Device (AVD).
Creating an AVD
With version 1.5 of the SDK, Google introduced the concept of virtual devices (AVDs). An AVD is simply a set of configuration attributes applied to an emulator image that allows the developer to target a specific version of the SDK. The ...
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