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1page.title=Get Involved
2doc.type=source
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5<p>Thanks for your interest in Android! Here are some ways you can get involved
6and help Google improve Android. For background on the Android project and our
7goals, check out the <a href="{@docRoot}about/philosophy.html">Project
8Philosophy page</a>.</p>
9
10<h2>Report Bugs</h2>
11<p>One of the easiest and most effective ways you can help improve Android is
12to file bugs. For more information, visit the <a
13href="{@docRoot}source/report-bugs.html">Reporting Bugs</a> page.</p>
14<p>Please note that we can't guarantee that any particular bug can be fixed in
15any particular release. To see what happens to your bug once you report it,
16read <a href="{@docRoot}source/life-of-a-bug.html">Life of a Bug</a>.</p>
17
18<h2>Develop Apps</h2>
19<p>We created Android so that all developers can distribute their applications
20to users on an open platform. One of the best ways you can help Android is to
21write cool apps that users love!</p>
22<p>To get started, visit <a
23href="http://developer.android.com/">developer.android.com</a>. This site
24provides the information and tools you need to write applications for
25compatible Android devices, using the SDK.</p>
26
27<h2>Contribute to the Code</h2>
28<p>Code is King. We'd love to review any changes you submit, so please check
29out the source, pick a bug or feature, and get coding.</p>
30<p>You can get started with  by learning about the <a
31href="{@docRoot}source/life-of-a-patch.html">Life of a Patch</a>, and by
32learning about <code>git</code>, <code>repo</code>, and other tools using the
33links to the left. If you need help along the way, you can join our <a
34href="{@docRoot}community/index.html">discussion groups.</a></p>
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