Android Development Environment (System Requirements)

To set up an Android Development Environment, you need to ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for running the necessary tools, such as Android Studio (the official IDE for Android development). Below are the system requirements for Android development:

1. Operating System Requirements

Android Studio supports the following operating systems:

Windows: 

 - Windows 10 or later (64-bit).

  - x86_64 CPU architecture; 2nd generation Intel Core or newer, or AMD CPU with support for a Windows Hypervisor.

macOS:

  - macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later.

Linux:

  - Any 64-bit Linux distribution that supports Gnome, KDE, or Unity DE.

  - GNU C Library (glibc) 2.31 or later.

2. Hardware Requirements

The following are the minimum and recommended hardware specifications for Android development:

Minimum Requirements:

- RAM: 8 GB (16 GB or more recommended for better performance).

- Storage: 

  - At least 20 GB of free disk space (SSD recommended for faster builds).

  - Additional space for Android SDK, emulator, and project files.

- CPU: 

  - Intel or AMD processor with support for virtualization (VT-x or AMD-V).

  - 64-bit CPU architecture.

- Screen Resolution: 1280 x 800 minimum.