Setting Up Your Development Environment – Android vs. iOS

 Setting Up Android Studio:

• Install Android Studio: Start by downloading and installing Android Studio from its official website. It comes bundled with the Android SDK (Software Development Kit), which is necessary for developing Android apps.
• Create a New Project: Once Android Studio is set up, create a new project, selecting a basic template. The default language for Android is Kotlin.
• Emulator Setup: Use the Android Emulator to run and test your app without needing an actual Android device.

Setting Up Xcode for iOS Development:

• Download Xcode: Available for macOS through the Mac App Store. Xcode is the IDE for building apps for iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices.
• Create a New Xcode Project: Choose a template (e.g., "Single View App") and start writing your first app in Swift, the recommended language for iOS development.
• Simulator: Xcode comes with a built-in iOS Simulator, allowing you to run your app on multiple virtual devices.

Understanding IDEs: Both Android Studio and Xcode come with their own set of tools for debugging, testing, and building apps. Android Studio has powerful integration with Google’s Android SDK, while Xcode integrates tightly with Apple’s development ecosystem.

Creating Your First "Hello World" App:

• In Android, you can create a simple TextView in XML and display “Hello World”.
• In Xcode, you can use Swift and the UILabel to show “Hello World” on the screen.