Android Glossary
I’m currently getting started with Android development, which means that I have many new things to learn. The biggest challenge with learning a new language is not the syntax itself, but the tools and conventions. Let’s look at some acronyms that are worth remembering.
Below is a list of some Android acronyms that I found in the Android Developer Guidelines:
- AAPT - Android Asset Packaging Tool
- ADB - Android Debug Bridge (enables debugging on emulator or device)
- ADK - Accessory Development Kit
- ADM - Android Debug Monitor
- ADT - Android Developer Tools
- AIDL - Android Interface Definition Language
- ANT - Another Neat Tool (build tool)
- APK - Android Application Package (like an .msi file)
- AVD - Android Virtual Device
- BMGR - Backup Manager
- CAB - Contextual Action Bar
- DDMS - Dalvik Debug Monitor Service
- DEX - Dalvik Executable
- DVM - Dalvik Virtual Machine
- GPB - Google Play Billing (like iOS IAP)
- JDWP - Java Debug Wire Protocol
- MMU - Memory-management unit
- NDK - Native Development Toolkit
If you like me is an Android n00b, I recommend checking out the Android knowledge base.