Install mobile-specific tools

When we develop mobile applications, install and use specialized tools, such as SDKs. These tools depend on the operating system that you develop the applications for, such as iOS or Android.

• Install tools for Adobe AIR
  To build and sign applications for Adobe AIR, install the Adobe AIR SDK.

• Install tools for iOS
  To build and sign applications for iOS, install the latest Xcode IDE, including the iOS simulator, on a Mac computer.

• Install tools for Android
  To build and sign applications for Android, install the Android SDK and the Android Development Tools (ADT) plug-in for Eclipse. Alternatively, we can install Android Studio.

• Install tools for BlackBerry
  To build and sign applications for BlackBerry OS 6, 7, or 10, install the WebWorks tools.

• Install tools for Windows Phone 8
  To build and sign applications for Windows Phone 8, install Microsoft Visual Studio Express 2012 for Windows Phone.

• Install tools for Windows 8
  Windows Store apps run only on Windows 8. Therefore, to develop Windows Store apps, we need Windows 8 and some developer tools.

Parent topic: Install MobileFirst Studio