Apps How to handle compatibility between android versions?

[jgezau]

I will be creating my first application and if I want it to be backwards compatible with Gingerbread (according to androidtapp.com/android-platform-stats-jelly-bean-nudges-ice-cream-sandwich-gingerbread-dips Gingerbread is still widely used). If I choose to build against API level for Jelly Bean, would it be backwards compatible? Or do I need to choose an API level for Gingerbread?

How do you guys handle this?

 

[out of ideas]

The build target doesn't mean it will or wont support below that.

You should include the support.library, and depending on what you are trying to implement(action bar, swiping, fragments, etc) You may need ActionBarSherlock or other libs.

and get the GB emulator or a device to test on.