title: Build Target and Min SDK version in Android
body: <p>While creating an android project if i say that the <strong>Build Target</strong> of my Android porject is 2.2 (API Level is picked as 8) and in the text box for <strong>Min SDK version</strong>.  If i put some value apart from the API level (smaller or greater than 8) of the build target then what happens? </p>
  
  <p>Does the build happen according to the build target specified, but the application developed is compatible with the smaller android versions (if i specify API level &lt; 8 ).  Or the application developed is only compatible for the higher android version (if i specify API level > 8 ).</p>
  
  <p>Can anyone please explain?</p>