Glossary

.apk file:
Android application package file.
.dex file (Dalvik Executable):
Compiled Android application code file.
Activity
A single screen in an application.
adb
Android Debug Bridge, a command-line debugging application.
Dalvik
The Android platform's virtual machine.

Drawable
Resources(Images) we use in our project.
Layout Resource
An XML file that describes the layout of an Activity screen.
Intent
Intent is basically a message that is passed between components (such as Activities, Services)
Manifest File
An XML file dealing with permissions application required and properties of application.
View
An object that draws to a rectangular area on the screen and handles click and other events
Widget
Application on screen