I am very interested in programming for android, but i can't learn it. Can any of you tell me good ways to learn, or how you learned?
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Hi,
There are many samples, articles on the net. If I were you I start with the basic samples on developers.android.com page:
Firstly you should check the samples on android developer forum: developer.android.com/resources/browser.html?tag=sample
There are a plenty of tutorial video on youtube also:
youtube.com/watch?v=exFmZ8AkYfQ
and a many ebooks on the web, you can find them on free-ebook stores.
Do you have a specific problem? What do you want to develop?
Best regards,
sp3ky
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Hi,
I am new to programming and have been self learning c++ for the last few weeks. So far I have only coded command line programmes but would like to start creating some wm programmes.
I have searched the forum and read the various threads relating to ‘beginners guide to wm programming’ etc. from what I have read it doesn’t seem to be the most straight forward process in the world. To get started I think I need to find some win32 API tutorials, download eVC 4 (I’m not a student and not willing to buy visual studio 2005 or 2008) and start playing.
I have also been browsing the web and found some interesting alternatives; Qt and FBA. Has anybody used these? And are they any good?
Any advice which can make this learning process easier would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks.
Mind you, post questions in the Questions & Answers section of the forum.
thanks.. and welcome
I wouldtn't recommend you to use anything other than winapi or .net, as many of the devices are really slowwww.
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Apologies for posting in the wrong place .
Thanks for the reply holodila i think will try and get my hands on a copy of VS, it seems to be the best way forward.
Cheers .
Hi,
I recently started developing Android apps. I had no problems finding tutorials and examples online, I did though find problems in that the source provided would not compile. Maybe they were written for earlier SDK's.
Alot of the tutorials assumed far too much Java knowledge also.
I started writing a blog www.droidapp.co.uk
I try to write everything as simple as possible.
My aim is to help as many people get into Android development as possible. Would anyone like to join me in writing the blog / tutorial list?
Open = Better
eatmold said:
Hi,
I recently started developing Android apps. I had no problems finding tutorials and examples online, I did though find problems in that the source provided would not compile. Maybe they were written for earlier SDK's.
Alot of the tutorials assumed far too much Java knowledge also.
I started writing a blog www.droidapp.co.uk
I try to write everything as simple as possible.
My aim is to help as many people get into Android development as possible. Would anyone like to join me in writing the blog / tutorial list?
Open = Better
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How did it go with the blog? Looks like it's been few years since you started doing this. I want to do the same, I am just not sure how viable it is. So could you share your experiences?
The subject says most of it really. I'm looking for a book that will teach me to develop for the Android market. A book for beginners. The kind of book with lessons, tasks, examples etc..
I'm a complete novice when it comes to Android Development, I've no understanding of the Java programming language at all and only minimal xml knowledge. However I am very good with computers and learn quick, I've got the time the patience and the motivation + (a Samsung Nexus S & a HTC Desire S).
I know it takes time and practise but its something I really want to learn and have plenty of time on my hands at the moment.
I've done webdesign so understand html, css, online shopping carts etc.. not that that's going to help me a lot.
Maybe I'll need a couple of books one for Java and another for Android please provide your thoughts on this.
Any suggestions maybe with links (if allowed) would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks in advance.
Marc
aka - NexusCrazy
This is one of the least visited forums on this site but the more resourceful in my opinion...visit and read, ask and inquire.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=613
Cheers,
M_T_M
Hello everyone,
I'm looking to make android app for this Ajax chat we have on a certain forum. The chat is MGC Chatbox Evo. Basically, I want to connect an app to the chat, like you do when you fire up a browser.
Now, my programming experience is very out of date, so I'm looking for some documentation (noob friendly if possible) on this. I've searched google all over the place, I found a couple of tips, but those aren't very understandable for someone at my level.
Here are the questions I'd like to cover:
1) In which language do I write this?
2) Using what compiler?
3) Where can I find documentation related to making something like this?
I'm a bit savvy, so if I find a way to do this in one programming language, I'll probably find a way to do it in another, but I can't. I've never made an android app before, but I'm very eager to learn, so all and any help is appreciated. Of course, if someone has time and desire, I'll gladly work with you on this and learn that way. Forum has 600,000 registered users, and you would be free to take all the credits for it.
Thank you for your time
Have a great day!
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I'm a college student, Just finished a C programming, and Intro Java Class, ( i am starting a CSE minor at UCSD which i plan to finish by summer), relatively intelligent, very interested in technology.
What do I need to learn? Are there any books/textbooks anyone could recommend i read or follow to help me learn?
Im interested in developing apps and also custom roms!
I have just set up Eclipse and the Android SDK on my Mac. I know about the tutorials on googles developer site, i am just starting these but it seems like they require so prerequisite knowledge. I notices that the code in the my first app look alot like java. (if it isnt completely java)
Any other ideas or links anyone can share?
Any help/guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
Hi frarredo,
Make the tutorials from android-developers web site is a good start point, and in my opinion, you should use the android-developers web site always as the main reference to build your android applications. However, you have very good references in the internet like Vogela tutorials and others.
My first advice to you is: start reading the android documentation before you start the implementation process. You do not need to read all the documentation and can give a quick read to get a general idea. But, is very important that you understand some basic Android concepts. As you said, the tutorials seem to require some previous knowledge. If you read, it is much easy to understand what you are doing
I know that sometimes this is boring but is really very important.
The android-developers have a very good documentation, so take a look at: developer. android. com/ guide/ components
(I can not post links yet, sorry)
If you want to know more about Android and in the future build custom roms or whatever, I suggest you to read a very good book: Embebed Android from Karim Yaghmour.
Last, but not least, you have all the forums from xda