是否可以在不使用SDK的情况下构建android apk

Question

I'm pushing app folder and gradle files to git. The purpose is to build an apk file without IDE. It is achieved by
- installing gradle
- executing gradle commands from terminal

But it requires the local.properties file which includes the sdk path of my local system.

Is there any way to build an apk or run gradle without involving sdk

Docs says

Applications are usually developed in Java programming language using the Android software development kit (SDK), but other development environments are also available.

what are the other environments? How do I use it?

the development of an Android application requires an SDK with Java, for iOS apps an iOS SDK with Swift, and for MS Windows the .NET Framework SDK with .NET. There are also SDKs that are installed in apps to provide analytics and data about activity. Prominent examples include Google, InMobi and Facebook.

If I've to build an apk without IDE, I need the source code and gradle software. Do I need sdk as a mandatory? or could it be replaced? If yes How?

I've searched for the same, but guess it is not possible without sdk. Am I wrong? Kindly Help.

Answer 1

You can't create android apk file without having android sdk. Install the android studio from official google site.

Answer 2

It is not possible to build an Android app without using SDK. Take a look at this answer . If you want to build an app without using an IDE though you can read about it for example here and here .