SDK levels and acceptable devices

[James Calvert]

I am new to Android App development but have coded in several languages for many years.

Question: I am starting out with a simple App.
What SDK level should I use?
How or why does that matter?

 

[Dannydet]

This link is the go to site for all things android development...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/guide-how-to-install-and-use-android-sdk.1842969/