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Android is an open-source mobile operating system developed from the Linux kernel for smartphones and tablets. 

According to Statista 2020 data, Android has a market share of nearly 75% of the mobile operating system. This makes it a good idea if you are seeking a career as an android mobile app developer. As stated before the Android platform is open source which means android developers can use, edit and build anything from the original software code. 

Android mobile app developers are very much in demand these days that’s why we will tell you just the skills you need to become one. 

Before talking skills needed, obviously you will need a Windows, Linux PC or Mac computer for your android development. 

Here are some technical skills needed for android app development.

1. Java or Kotlin
Java is the fundamental programming language for android development. The earliest android apps were built with Java however these days Kotlin is a very good alternative for building android apps. 

2. SQL for Databases
SQL (Structured Query Language) is the language used for querying databases. Mobile apps have data stored both locally and on servers, a good command of SQL would help you to create, update and edit these apps databases. 

3. XML
XML (eXtensible Markup Language) is important because it helps in creating a structure for your mobile apps much like the HTML. It is also useful for parsing data over the internet from device to device. 

4. Android Software Development Kit (SDK) and Android Studio
SDK (Software Development Kit) and Android studio work hand-in-hand, SDK includes sample codes or Java modules, libraries while Android Studio is the official IDE (integrated development environment) for android app development.

5. APIs
As an android developer, you would be interacting with other services. You mobile app users may need to interact with other third party services hence the need for APIs (application programming interface).