Download and install Android Studio

Android Studio is the official integrated development environment (IDE) for Android app development built and distributed by Google. An IDE contains tools that make it easy for software developers to design, build, run, and test software, in this case, apps for the Android platform. Android Studio uses IntelliJ IDEA as its foundation and includes the Android plugin pre-installed along with some modifications specifically for the Android platform.

Prerequisites

• Intermediate computer skills, familiarity with files and folders, and apps, such as a spreadsheet or word processor, and photo editor.
• Ability to download, install, and update software.