apps development using visual studio 2015

Question

Hello,

 

i would like to know how good it is to develop a android mobile app in visual studio. I would like to know where can i start learning about building apps in Visual Studio?

 

thank you.

Answer 1

Xamarine platform is require to devlop android app in c# and other like ADT, Mono for android

Answer 2

Unfortunately the link you shared i can't access due to proxy settings.

Answer 3

Thank you Sohail for the reply. I installed VS2015 professional on my system. However, it says i need to install Xamarin to use the mobileApp development feature. Now when i try to install Xamarin in am guided to install a Jdk and an Android SDK. Are these not not directly in-build in VS2015?

Answer 4

Hi Sanju.

If you are beginner and want to learn android development in Visual Studio, Xamarin.Andorid have full support available in Visual Studio. Xamarin.Android licence is free available for students https://www.dreamspark.com/Product/Product.aspx?productid=100
It is a great experience and will take no time to switch from android(java) to Xamarin.Android(C#) 

Answer 5

Thank you for the answer. Could you also tell me about the alternatives available and which one is good in what terms. I am a beginner so do not know much about the field. Your inputs will be of great value to me.