8.4.1. Creating the Project

Begin by creating a new Android project. Specify the following values in the New Android Project dialog, then press Finish:

• Application Name: Address Book

• Project Name: AddressBook

• Package Name: com.deitel.addressbook

• Minimum Required SDK: API18: Android 4.3

• Target SDK: API19: Android 4.4

• Compile With: API19: Android 4.4

• Theme: Holo Light with Dark Action Bar

In the New Android Project dialog’s second New Android Application step, leave the default settings, and press Next >. In the Configure Launcher Icon step, select an app icon image, then press Next >. In the Create Activity step, select Blank Activity, then press Next >. In the Blank Activity step, leave the default settings and click Finish to create the project. In the Graphical Layout editor, select Nexus 4 from the screen-type drop-down list and delete the TextView containing “Hello world!”