Can I develop Android applications on MacOS? [closed]

Solution 1:

Yes. Android development primarily takes place with Java and in Eclipse (which itself runs on Java) and therefore is cross platform.

  1. Download the SDK for Mac
  2. Following the installation instructions

This all-in-one post might be easier to follow for you.

If you run into problems a simple Google or post in their Google Group will usually yield a result.

Solution 2:

Looking for an answer drawing from credible and/or official sources.

developer.android.com is official Android site for developers. You can find all desired info at this site. There are steps from developer.android.com to start develop on Mac

  1. Download SDK at https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html. Direct URL for Mac OS X
  2. Install and prepare Ecipse. Direct URL for Eclipse Classic 3.7.1 for Mac OS X(Cocoa 64)
  3. Download and configure ADT Plugin
  4. If you have just installed the SDK for the first time, go to the Hello World tutorial.

Solution 3:

Yes you can develop on Mac, you have to install the SDK