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page.title=Next Steps
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<p>Now that you've installed the Android SDK, here are are a few ways to learn Android
and start developing: </p>

<h3>Start coding</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Follow the training class for <a
href="{@docRoot}training/basics/firstapp/index.html">Building Your First App</a>.
    <p>This class is an essential first step for new Android developers.</p>
    <p>It gives you step by step instructions for building a simple app. You’ll learn how to
create an Android project and run a debuggable version of the app. You'll also learn some
fundamentals of Android app design, including how to build a simple user interface and handle user
input.</p>
</li>
</ul>


<h3>Learn how to design your app</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Learn the best practices for Android design and user experience by reading the Android <a
href="{@docRoot}design/index.html">Design</a> guidelines.</li>
</ul>


<h3>Read up on the API framework</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Start reading about fundamental framework topics in the collection of <a
href="{@docRoot}guide/components/index.html">API Guides</a>.</li>
  <li>Browse the API specifications in the <a
  href="{@docRoot}reference/packages.html">Reference</a>.</li>
</ul>


<h3>Explore the development tools</h3>
<ul>
  <li>Learn about developing an app with the Android Developer Tools plugin for Eclipse
    and other tools from the <a
  href="{@docRoot}tools/workflow/index.html">Workflow</a>.</li>
</ul>


<h3>Explore some code</h3>

<ul>
  <li>Browse the sample apps available from the Android SDK Manager. You'll find them in
<code><em>&lt;sdk&gt;</em>/samples/<em>&lt;platform-version&gt;/</em></code>. </li>
</ul>