Eclipse is not absolutely essential, but it is such a great convenience, you should take advantage of it unless you absolutely have to use another environment. Also, most Android development is taking place in the Eclipse environment, so you have lots of resources you can take advantage of if you stick with this majority solution.
As for 64bit, there is a rumor running about that 64bit programs tend to be somewhat less reliable than 32bit. But I haven't noticed any problems with 64bit Linux versions (which is what I use). On Dec 10, 12:51 am, JY Kim <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello. > > I am beginner in android and my focus is on porting, but I think I > also need to learn to write application. > I have 2 questions > > 1. Is eclipse essential in android application writing? > Read through hello world program on android developer site, I thought > I shoud use eclipse. > Application was project based and I think I should use eclipse as if I > use Visual C++ when I write MFC program. > > 2. Should I install JDK 64 bit? > My windows is 64 bit but I installed 32bit JDK. When I tried compling > some program in command line, compiler couldn't find Java in 'Program > Files' directory because it was on 'Program Files(x86)'. when I linked > directory, it still could't find it. > Should I use JDK 64bit? I saw some program for 32 bit does not run on > 64bit Windows. > If I should use 64bit JDK, I just need to reinstall JDK only? I saw > SDK is installed only after JDK is installed. > > Please answer. > Thanks -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en
