You can download this SDK by visiting Select the “GET THE SDK FOR AN EXISTING IDE” link and click the button to download the SDK. Google provides a number of additional development tools but for today’s blog post, we’re just interested in the basic SDK. The Android SDK includes everything you need to get started testing with Android. With Android’s Lollipop (5.0) release just around the corner, let’s take an introductory dive into the world of Android emulation. You can either purchase a physical device with the latest and greatest version of Android or choose the more practical (and less expensive) option, running an emulator. In the case of testing with Android, you have two options. Gestures, load times, and browser differences can all effect the user experience. Mobile testing is one of the most important requirements when building a website or web application.