[Q] Where to start? - General Questions and Answers

Hi im new in this forum, and have been reading alot in the last couple of days and am really impressed how strong the community is here!
In my job i had to programm microprossesors alot (in C and Assembler) and i really liked it and now i wanted to start with programming for android. But i have no ideea where to start because the knowledge here is really high... That is the reason why i have some questions
Wich thread's should i read first? (are the programms needed in that thread?)
Is there a thread where shortcuts are explained?
Or in general with what should i start?
I'm using a HTC desire HD if that makes a diffrenz.
thx for the help and sry for my english havent used it in a while

Your English is better than mine and i'm a native
The only advice i can give right now is to get your post count up so that you're able to post in the Dev sections of the forum!
Welcome aboard.

Hello and welcome to the forums
I myself am also starting to learn programming for Android and here are some good websites to get started.
http://developer.android.com/index.html
http://androidforums.com/application-development/
http://www.anddev.org/
http://www.codinggreenrobots.com/
I would also like to know if there are some books people recommend when getting started for a more structural learning and explaining things in the process.

First thanks for the quick replays.
DirkGently1 said:
Your English is better than mine and i'm a native
The only advice i can give right now is to get your post count up so that you're able to post in the Dev sections of the forum!
Welcome aboard.
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Ok, how many posts do i ned to post in the dev section?
ErOR22 said:
Hello and welcome to the forums
I myself am also starting to learn programming for Android and here are some good websites to get started.
I would also like to know if there are some books people recommend when getting started for a more structural learning and explaining things in the process.
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thx for the links (i cant quote them not enough posts ), so should i go to those websitets to start? Are they more basic information than on this site or is it more to support the information that is on this board?

you need 10 posts to be allowed to post in the dev sec ^^

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Mentor wanted

Hello, i have been coming here for some time, and reading searching trying to learn and understand . I have been trying to find threads on how to cook your own rom, have been playing around with different kitchens and just trying to read and figure it out by my own.
But no success so far non that i would call a fully working rom
Either i need someone with to much time on their hands, or a xda cooking dictionary that explains the technical terms in a childlike way
So i am just wondering if anyone with some knowledge and experience could help me out? through PM and mail or whatever.
Thanks
Christian
hmmhmm1222 said:
Hello, i have been coming here for some time, and reading searching trying to learn and understand . I have been trying to find threads on how to cook your own rom, have been playing around with different kitchens and just trying to read and figure it out by my own.
But no success so far non that i would call a fully working rom
Either i need someone with to much time on their hands, or a xda cooking dictionary that explains the technical terms in a childlike way
So i am just wondering if anyone with some knowledge and experience could help me out? through PM and mail or whatever.
Thanks
Christian
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I PRESENT TO YOU
THE XDA DEVELOPERS ENCYCLOPEDIA
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=265
Thank you very much
Ill just go read some now....
I got you covered like a jimmy cap.
I made a website just for you: blownfuze.org
thnx for the links, but i found something more close to what i was looking fore here, it would be a great feuture on xda, and noobs like me woulddent have to spam the forum with questions
http://www.ppckitchen.org/forums/showthread.php?t=301

I hope this is right section I am interested in learning to dev roms

If anyone could help me with where i can get started in deving for epic i would appreciate it I have some background knowledge in going to school for IT major with JAVA programming some in web design html css xhtml dont know if any of this helps or not but I am very quick and an easy learner if anyone can point me in the right direction i would appreciate it.
This is the wrong section for this type of question.
But, read this. Good reading material and it will point you in the right direction.
thanks and sorry
thank you for the link my bad about the wrong sections wasnt sure were it would go if it was a general this is the android development section so i just figured this would be the right place lol.
Post here only if you've developed something
Gotcha
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Not trying to bump this... but oh well, lol
although the question should be in general, I vote that the link in the second post be stickied. there are a lot of people (myself included) who would like to start learning how to dev, and to be honest, I didn't even know there was a chef section on XDA (I'm fairly new here, don't kill me, lol).
so I think a perminant link to the list of dev-teaching tools in that post would be a great addition to any dev forum
just my thoughts
Psest328 said:
Not trying to bump this... but oh well, lol
although the question should be in general, I vote that the link in the second post be stickied. there are a lot of people (myself included) who would like to start learning how to dev, and to be honest, I didn't even know there was a chef section on XDA (I'm fairly new here, don't kill me, lol).
so I think a perminant link to the list of dev-teaching tools in that post would be a great addition to any dev forum
just my thoughts
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Agreed...+ alot of 1s
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Google has pulled the pdk information as it was "misleading" Since that information seemed vital, some more one-on-one help would still be nice. I'm at the beginning of a week off and wanted to dabble as well. I don't have actual programming background, but I figure ways to make things work (hulu on GB ftw!)
rufflez2010 said:
Google has pulled the pdk information as it was "misleading" Since that information seemed vital, some more one-on-one help would still be nice. I'm at the beginning of a week off and wanted to dabble as well. I don't have actual programming background, but I figure ways to make things work (hulu on GB ftw!)
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I know about the PDK, but there's a lot of good stuff in that link that are relevant. I say spit on it, and slap it to the top of the forum with the other stickies
Moved to a more appropriate section

What i need know? How can i help?

Hi, Im a web developer with some experience in java,php,android and another languages and dbs, i just wanna know how i can participate helping to develop here in xda,what i need know? how can i proced?
ps:Srry my bad english,iam from Brazil and don't use a lot my english here
(need to improve it too)
XKobraX said:
Hi, Im a web developer with some experience in java,php,android and another languages and dbs, i just wanna know how i can participate helping to develop here in xda,what i need know? how can i proced?
ps:Srry my bad english,iam from Brazil and don't use a lot my english here
(need to improve it too)
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Try spending some time reading the forums and getting to know your way around. It's mostly smartphone based queries, obviously, but there's often software development questions in the general forums, and people are always grateful for good advice.
Just get to know the place and see what you can get and what you can give back.
Welcome to xda
Archer said:
Try spending some time reading the forums and getting to know your way around. It's mostly smartphone based queries, obviously, but there's often software development questions in the general forums, and people are always grateful for good advice.
Just get to know the place and see what you can get and what you can give back.
Welcome to xda
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Thx man!
Welcome to XDA
Welcome
welcome
your English isn't that bad as mine haha
you will learn everything very easy, it isn't that hard
for which devices do you develop?

[Q] Developers, Where did you start?

Right, so XDA is all about Taking from the Community AND giving back..
I've taken with thanks to the talented Dev's on here, and i'd like to at some point give back, but i look at Android Development, java language and the un-comprehendable Jargon and i think, this is impossible.
My question to you dev's out there, how did you start? Had you already any experience? How long did it take you to build up to where you are now?
Any other information that would help me out would be great.
Thanks in advance.
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Thread moved to Q&A due to it being a question. Would advise you to read forum rules and post in correct section.
Failure to comply with forum rules will result in an infraction and/or ban depending on severity of rule break.
TommUK said:
Right, so XDA is all about Taking from the Community AND giving back..
I've taken with thanks to the talented Dev's on here, and i'd like to at some point give back, but i look at Android Development, java language and the un-comprehendable Jargon and i think, this is impossible.
My question to you dev's out there, how did you start? Had you already any experience? How long did it take you to build up to where you are now?
Any other information that would help me out would be great.
Thanks in advance.
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If you want to learn android development, follow this 200 video tutorial explaining alot. From setting up your working space to developing good apps.
From Beginner to Dev
Click Here
Good luck, if you have any questions mail me, [email protected] ... Im online whole day
thanks nielli! i did some basic programming in college but I've been curious as well. this should be hours of fun until i get sick of it
hkssupra69 said:
thanks nielli! i did some basic programming in college but I've been curious as well. this should be hours of fun until i get sick of it
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Best moment is when u realise uve made an app that is worth publishing and having users .. There are boring parts in the tutorials aswell.. im at video 110 or something .. Very good tutorials
Oh and if u watch them. the guy always says "for the most part"
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Can anyone suggest any ICS api specific resources

[Completed] Suggest a dev for photo stitching app

Hi, I'm completely new to the forum and a complete novice coder (even novice is an overstatement).
I'd like to develop an app that involves photo stitching, panoramic functions and some other cool features that can be discussed after securing an NDA.
I'm currently working on a wire frame and graphic design for buttons, icons, GUI, etc, but need someone who is good at programming these types of apps, initially for Android, later porting to iOS.
Any and all recommendations for specific individuals, dev teams or companies would be greatly appreciated. I'm an individual entrepreneur with a little capital, but far from "deep pockets", so unfortunately, cost is a big factor. Looking for best bang/buck. Thanks fellas!
Nobody care to help out a noob? It'd be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Nobody care to help out a noob? It'd be much appreciated. Thanks!
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Hello,
You just posted your question yesterday...the Assist RC's get to them as quickly as possible.
Please remember everyone using XDA has a real life (job,family,different time zones,ect)
Please be patient and you will get an answer as soon as possible.
Thanks,
BD619
BD619 said:
Hello,
You just posted your question yesterday...the Assist RC's get to them as quickly as possible.
Please remember everyone using XDA has a real life (job,family,different time zones,ect)
Please be patient and you will get an answer as soon as possible.
Thanks,
BD619
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Cool, thanks man. I guess I'm used to forums that are far more crowded and if you don't get an answer in a day, your post gets completely buried and likely will never get a reply. Thanks for the heads up and sorry the betting impatient.
Hi there
A quick search allowed me to find many tutorials for beginners, here's just a couple of the reuslts:
[GUIDE] How To Make An Android App
Want to Learn How to Program for Android? Start Here
Good luck
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R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Hi there
A quick search allowed me to find many tutorials for beginners, here's just a couple of the reuslts:
[GUIDE] How To Make An Android App
Want to Learn How to Program for Android? Start Here
Good luck
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Hey Raj, thanks, but I'm not looking to code an app myself, I'm looking for a dev that I can pay to create one. I tried to learn C++.....i didn't get much past "Hello world!" til I realized I just plain suck at coding! Lol
Sorry about that but i can't help you in this job.
You can try to ask in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257421
Good luuck
R_a_z_v_a_n said:
Sorry about that but i can't help you in this job.
You can try to ask in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257421
Good luuck
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Thanks, but I'm getting the feeling that this forum is more for devs to discuss coding itself, and not so much find jobs coding. I think I'll try my luck on Craigslist. Thanks for the help though.

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