Whether for fun, work, or productivity, we depend upon our phones to help us with our daily activities. We use applications on our smartphones for everything from ordering dinner, creating documents, and even watching movies—and more apps get developed every day.

As an Android app developer, you can create apps used on Android devices. Apps have turned mobile devices into handheld computers and transformed the way people interact. As an Android app developer, you could be part of this mobile revolution by creating apps that are relied upon by smartphone users everywhere.

An Android app developer is an entry-level position, but certain skills are required to obtain this kind of job. For starters, you’ll need an understanding of programming languages to create the code behind an app. We’ll explore these, along with other skills needed to pursue this career.