<p >Android is an open source and Linux-based operating system for mobile devices such as smartphones and tablet computers. Android was developed by the Open Handset Alliance, led by Google, and other companies.</p> <p >This tutorial will teach you basic Android programming and will also take you through some advance concepts related to Android application development.</p> <h1 >Audience</h1> <p >This tutorial has been prepared for the beginners to help them understand basic Android programming. After completing this tutorial you will find yourself at a moderate level of expertise in Android programming from where you can take yourself to next levels.</p> <h1 >Prerequisites</h1> <p >Android programming is based on Java programming language so if you have basic understanding on Java programming then it will be a fun to learn Android application development.</p>