Basics Of Downloading And Using Any Type Of Software Development Kit (SDK)

This article will step-by-step guide us about the pre-requirements of launching any kind of software development kit and how to proceed to making your own project in it. Most of the softwares are programmed in C++ and Java. It is presumed that you are good at coding in these languages. You must have the JDK 6 plug-in.

Setting up Your Development Computer

A development computer should have specifications wherein following SDK (Software Development Kit) requirements are met:
1. Latest Operating System:
Windows (XP (32-bit processor)Vista/7 with 32-bit/64-bit processor), Mac (OS X Leopard or later version), etc.

2.  IDE (Integrated Development/De-bugging Environment):It acts as a compiler and helps in de-bugging and source code editing. It is to be downloaded before launching the SDK.

Examples: Net beans 7.0.1, Eclipse (Helios-3.6), Carbide C++, etc.

Downloading Development SDK

It has supporting tools to begin with, which kick starts the work. For a software whose source coding is in Java, JDK (Java DevKit) is to be downloaded. Download the SDK and Launch. When prompted to code with the existing IDE, select ‘Yes’.
Next step is to add the required platforms. Platforms are the basic framework (software + hardware) which launches the projects. At least one platform is required. Launching the SDK shows the set of platforms available by default which are to be installed.

Installed the SDK? Now what’s Next? Explore and Get to know how your SDK works

Some documentations are provided with the downloaded SDK which guides you how to begin with. It consists of few sample projects which help you explore the codes. You must read the available documentation and get familiar with the coding involved. Now you can begin starting your own projects.

Starting A New Project

First step after getting familiar with the required coding is to fill the details of the project that you are going to make. To do so open the IDE > File > New Project. Fill in a suitable projectname. Then in the build target section, select the platform which you are going to use.  Click finish. Begin your coding and run the project.

Publish Your Project

Once you are done de-bugging and running the code, you can publish your project on the developer forum. It also acts as a place wherein developers communicate and ask queries if any to enhance their knowledge. Having developed such projects appears to be a plus point in your resume when you intend to work in the related field : )!

If you would like to add more, then you can freely comment and I'd be happy to learn more from it too!