Tools for building apps
Get started developing apps for Android
Quickly learn how to build Android apps with Visual Studio.
Android app development
Create native or hybrid apps
Build rich native apps using C++ and .NET MAUI with 100% of the native APIs exposed to you. Or push maximum performance using C++ with code that could be reused with iOS or Windows.
Ship apps faster with more confidence
Build, test, deploy, engage
Automate the lifecycle of your iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS apps. Connect your repo and within minutes build in the cloud, test on thousands of real devices, distribute to beta testers and app stores, and monitor real-world usage with crash and analytics data.
Azure App Service
Build cloud-connected Android apps
Build Android apps with Azure App Service Mobile Apps. Work with data in the cloud or on-premises. Sync data for offline use, authenticate users, and send personalized push notifications from a secure and scalable mobile app backend. Create a new app or connect an existing project—all in Visual Studio.