Good morning! Congratulations on taking the first steps towards creating your Android app with Nim. Compiling your Nim program to an APK involves several steps, including integrating your C files with an Android project and finalizing the build using Android Studio.
To help you compile and package your Nim program into an APK, follow these steps: Set Up Your Android Project: Create a new Android project in Android Studio. Include a native C++ project setup by selecting the appropriate option during project creation. Add Generated C Files: After running the Nim command (nim c -c --cpu:arm --os:android -d:androidNDK --noMain:on hello.nim), locate the generated C files. Copy these files into the cpp directory of your Android project, typically found under app/src/main/cpp. Configure CMake: In your Android project, edit the CMakeLists.txt file to include the generated C files. You may need to specify the correct paths and ensure all dependencies are accounted for. Set up the appropriate build configurations for your target architecture (ARM in this case). Build the APK: Sync the Gradle project in Android Studio to ensure all configurations are updated. Build the project by selecting "Build > Make Project" or using the corresponding Gradle task. Once the build is complete, locate your APK file in the app/build/outputs/apk directory. Test the APK: Transfer the APK file to your Android device and install it. You can use ADB (Android Debug Bridge) or any other preferred method. For more detailed guidance and resources on creating Android apps with Nim, click here. This process will allow you to create and test your first Android app using Nim. If you encounter any specific issues or have further questions, feel free to ask!
