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.

Chandu Kumawat · Answer

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

Sanju Singh · Answer

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

Sanju Singh · Answer

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?

Kashif Sohail · Answer

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#)

Sanju Singh · Answer

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.