If so, I might be able to help. I have one degree in component level electronics and a second in software development. I have programmed
in Assembly C, Java, C#, VB, PHP, BASIC, and BASICA. I have created complete TTL and analog circuits. Put a PIC and an ROM socket on a blank ISA expansion card, programmed EPROMs for it, and ran code that I wrote off of them. Some of those skills are a little rusty, but I can pick them back up. I can read nearly any programming language. I can install, configure and administor Linux. I started with Redhat 6. That and the ISA references should date me a little.
If you think these skills would be beneficial to this development community and would be interested in mentoring, I would be interested in helping out.
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Chirp chirp. Chirp chirp.
(Who knew an online forum could have so many crickets. They look so life like. I wonder which engine they used to render them?)
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Well, never mind. The digital crickets have consumed half of my fingers. I can no longer type.
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I think it's more a case of some people are a bit dumbstruck at such a kind offer to help
If you want a project I can think of a few
Edit - As for the age thing, some of us have had the joy of lifting a 100+kg lump of a MicroVaxII up a flight of stairs
Well, based on the microvax, you either got a few years on me or worked at a company that was behind the times. Are they still holding onto their AS/400?
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I suspect I have a few more years on you
Would you believe a certain mega finance company with the letters G and E in their name still run AS400 somewhere
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If so, I might be able to help. I have one degree in component level electronics and a second in software development. I have programmed
in Assembly C, Java, C#, VB, PHP, BASIC, and BASICA. I have created complete TTL and analog circuits. Put a PIC and an ROM socket on a blank ISA expansion card, programmed EPROMs for it, and ran code that I wrote off of them. Some of those skills are a little rusty, but I can pick them back up. I can read nearly any programming language. I can install, configure and administor Linux. I started with Redhat 6. That and the ISA references should date me a little.
If you think these skills would be beneficial to this development community and would be interested in mentoring, I would be interested in helping out.
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So can i ask, are you planning on developing and modding?
Do you have a certain section you are wanting to work on eg, lg optimus2x?
what are your plans with all the knowledge.
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You can help us in Kyocera Zio M6000 Development, we desperately need some help getting CyanogenMod ported to our device, our source code is available from Kyocera. I'm sure there would be many people that are willing to donate for your work.
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Totally!
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Personally I would like to learn how to extract the oem drivers from stock roms and add them to vanilla android and release a vanilla Rom for each phone.
But, I would like to get involved in an existing project to learn first. Having an educated idea about how to do something and actually doing it are two different things.
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That sounds cool. Even though I like vanilla, I still like the cm mod.
If I could get someone to introduce me to things I would be more than happy to help.
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Can I ask you what age did you learn your first programming language?
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I started learning when I was about 13. BASIC on a qusario (sp) 8 bit computer someone gave me. It was also my first hardware hack. My mom didn't have the money to by the cassette storage drive for it, but the five pin din cassette port was right there on the side and I wired it up to my little sisters rainbow bright cassette player. It was about five more years until I got my hands on serious hardware though and things just took off from there.
I've been working as a professional developer for eight years now. Professionally I do mostly .net desktop apps, web apps, and services.
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Wow, I wish I have started at a young age. I'm 18 now and in the process of learning Java. hope it's not too late.
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No, I know people that didn't start until collage, but they learned. I think your brain being wired in a particular fashion helps you learn programming faster, but as long as you are good with logic you should do fine. Practice practice practice.
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I'd be more than happy to help out, I just don't have a reliable internet connection at the moment, I should be back in the development game soon.
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I was wondering if you could possibly have the app store and market place on a Droid phone. I'm sure it can't but who knows. I'm being hopeful
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I realize now Im asking is there a way to convert ipa files to apk or just install ipa files right away
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Negative...why? If you want Apple apps get an Ipod Touch or IPhone.
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App Store as in total control of what is allowed, or as in porting apps?
The first one can be organized, the second one is probably impossible, you need to have the source code for the app..
I have an ipod touch but the Apple app store has far more games and things to entertain me... I'd rather just have everything on my phone instead of switching between the two. It's basically just easier if I could have my ipod games on my phone.
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Ummmm...... Really.............. Really?
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Possible but useless.
This Project would be too big!
hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
Yea, no way...
I can't see how this would ever be useless but I found out apps can't just be changed between the two formats
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I guess I'll ask here.
I was wondering if you could possibly have a Honda VTEC H22A engine on a Boeing 737. I'm sure it can't but who knows. I'm being hopeful
Yes it just won't fly
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Cool reply pdtS
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Gahh Its Lee said:
I have an ipod touch but the Apple app store has far more games and things to entertain me... I'd rather just have everything on my phone instead of switching between the two. It's basically just easier if I could have my ipod games on my phone.
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So basically what you are saying is because you're lazy, you want to argue with everyone about the virtues of taking restricted apps made for the iPhone and installing them on your Android phone, which would violate all the rules and copyrights from Apple?
It would probably be easier and take less effort to just buy yourself an iPhone or duct tape a phone to your iPod.
Yes
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As I stated above:
It would probably be easier and take less effort to just buy yourself an iPhone or duct tape a phone to your iPod.
To be fair, the OP has a point.
As much as i hate apple (and love android) the Apple app store blows the Android Marketplace out of the water as far as games are concerned.
...but no, it's probably impossible.
I asked this question before I searched for stuff about it. It's impossible unless we could get the android to read and accept the idevice files. I am lazy and I don't like needing to switch between and ipod and a phone I love my phone but I like being able to play games
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Well, I would appreciate you for out- of- the box thinking even if it is impossible at first. Few decades before nobody had dreamt that people will be carrying phones in their pockets.
Good luck !
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Hi,
I wanted to know what are the skills and languages you need to know for android app development. Currently I have zerrooo knowledge about app development n all. I havent studied computer languages ever so I have a few Questions
1. What are the skills or languages you need to learn to start with?
2. Can you learn it at home with books or ebooks?
3. How long does it take to learn a language e.g C++ (I know it takes alot of time so i'm ready for it )
Please answer these n help me from where i can start learnin from ultraaa basics
Thanks
It will be a long time, but it's not possible.
You have to learn Java and XML to develop for Android. I think you should practice a lot with writing apps for pc and after that you can move on to Android.
For your second question I have to say I learned everything from books. There are a lot of them on the internet too so you don't have to buy if you don't like.
Learning a programming language takes a long time, there are some books which says you can learn it in 24 hours, it's true, but you won't be able to create your own apps. For this you will have to practice a lot, but it depends on you have much time does it take. (Learning XML isn't as hard as Java, but you should learn Java first)
Thankssss alot for your help...im looking forward to start with java...btw is c and c++ necessary for android dev?
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If you want to write android programs you don't need c/c++, however you can use them to make your program run faster, but it is for programs like 3d games.
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Soo can anyone guide me dat from where can i start learnin java?? I dun av even da basic knowledge about any language so keep that in mind from where should i start?
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There are some tutorials on the website of java, but I never used them so I don't know how good they are. I can recommend you reading a book, maybe "Teach Yourself Java in 24 Hours" is the best as it starts from the beginning of programming.
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Thats great so ure sayin it starts from the basics like even the definitions.of what a code is lol
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Something like that, but almost every programming book is like that. It will tell you how to write, compile, loops, data structures, oop and anything else
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Thank you, it would be help.
imho, to be able to write good aplications, you need to be gifted, I was learning PHP for two years, I was doing some Pascal, Delphi, C++ and Visual Basic in high school, and I knew the basics, and I could imagine how it works and how do I need it to work, but somehow, I was never smart enough to get more complicated apps to work, no matter how hard I tried... my brain just probably doesnt work that way... :/
Maybe your, but as I have never had any problem I thought everybody can learn it. However everybody should try and if he isn't "talented" he can stop learning it
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I am looking for an app that i can use to do vehicle inspections, i am in charge of inspecting all the used cars that my dealer group buys and right now i am just doing it the old fashioned way i would like it to be a full blown software that will allow me to input pictures and then make a final report that i can email to the next person.
i have found a few things but no luck
i like this but the company has yet to get back to me
www.inspect2go.com/inspection/vehicle/
how hard would this be?
can anyone help?
thanks
matt
can anyone help out or direct me in a way?
I don't think you will find such an app in the market at the moment i'd suggest to use oldschool methods but i do know there is a few app to test torque and such
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I think this is a great idea more generally. If there's a developer out there I think automotive support apps would be tremendously useful for a lot of people. I would pay for something that let me keep track of what maintenance I need to do and how to do it.
I was considering developing on MiUI styled messaging application for non MiUI roms. But at heart I am a data driven developer. If you want, contact me by inbox and we can see if this is possible and how easy it would be to implement. Obviously the clearer the specs, the easier it is to get started on a project like this
Perhaps something like evernote or extensive notes might work for you.
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Perhaps something like evernote or extensive notes might work for you.
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He doesn't need a note app lol read op...
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I am interested i n learning how to create software for my phone I have a Samsung vibrant anybody who can offer any help I will accept it openly
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Hello I'm in the same boat. I was told to practice JavaScript and HTML. Believe me I've spent all day reading and searching and I have a head ache
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Development for Android is done mostly in Java. It is very simple programming language, after a few weeks of practice you should be good at it. Here you have a tutorial on how to create first Application: http://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/index.html
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Development for Android is done mostly in Java. It is very simple programming language, after a few weeks of practice you should be good at it. Here you have a tutorial on how to create first Application: http://developer.android.com/training/basics/firstapp/index.html
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Not applications I'm talking a about things like roms
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The New Boston
The new boston has a 200 video series on android application development. It's a little bit dated but if you go to http://thenewboston.org/index.php. It shows you specifically how to develop for android 2.2 (froyo). that being said most (if not all) of those applications should fun just fine on any OS 2.2 and above.
The main things is that you are using the API level from 2.2 so unless you change it later on you won't be able to use newer features. BUT... it can take someone from 'eeerrr I think this be mah keyburd' to 'Yeah, i just wrote and android app and put it on the market. BYAAAH!!!'.
Definitely worth checking out. I checked it out and when they came out they were cuttign edge pretty much (like a year ago lol).
Once again http://thenewboston.org/index.php
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HA... I just realized that you said ROMS. well that is a completely different story... that is really trial and error until you figure out how everything works.
If you aren't running on ubuntu then download virtual box:
https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads
Once you have that the EASIEST way to get started is to download the ISO for ubuntu 10.04:
http://releases.ubuntu.com/lucid/
Once you have created the Virtual machine with ubuntu 10.04(simply because it is the best for development):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC6jSiGSbUE
Then I recommend to get your environment setup you follow the instruction at the below site:
http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/compile-ics
Now that I actually read what you were askign for and am not a complete tard... hope this helps.
I looked it up and it also gave me a link on how to set up Ubuntu. So my next question is, where do you get source codes? I myself have a vibrant so of course it doesn't get source code updates although I know that some ports are from the gnex
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Is it fairly easy to pick up then? I program in a language called SAS and I have done bits of Java and VB in the past.
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Is it fairly easy to pick up then? I program in a language called SAS and I have done bits of Java and VB in the past.
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That's what I'm trying to figure out I haven't done programming but I usually pick up quick on tgings I would ask a dev for my service but they have a lot on their plate as it is
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sounds like xda veterans should compile an Android rom "how to for dumb dumbs" e book and put it for sale in the play store and on Amazon self publishing. you'd probably make a fair amount for yourselves and the site, depending on how you went about it; problem is I think all forums on this site would then be totally flooded with repeats, duplicate functions mods, crap roms, and just generally bring the average level of code down to hella-sloppy levels. yikes, pick your poison
I understand that serving requires a lot of time butnim serious about this. Not o my that my friend has an lg lucid and I have other people who would like development for that pho e which I would help with hopefully
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I understand that deving requires a lot of time butnim serious about this. Not o my that my friend has an lg lucid and I have other people who would like development for that pho e which I would help with hopefully
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Not applications I'm talking a about things like roms
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roms are also largely in java (or davlik, anyway)
You can start by compiling something like CM10 (not an easy task, I might add).
Most devs begin because there's something they are itching to have but that doesn't exist. Once you've successfully compiled, you can start tweaking these things in.
is there no how-to guide somewhere for your-first-compiling and what-files-do post for dummies somewhere?
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is there no how-to guide somewhere for your-first-compiling and what-files-do post for dummies somewhere?
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Yes I did recently find one in the vibrant forum on how to setup and compile using Ubuntu
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thanks
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I have recently graduated from high school, and I love working with computers. I am facing a problem where I am not too sure on what field to go into that is IT related. I wanted to go into programming, but I have heard that a lot programming jobs are being taken over seas (I live in US) Anyways, what would you suggest me to go into? I am looking for something with decent pay and good demand.
I am sorry if this is not the right place to ask, but I figured everyone here is into IT. Thanks in advance.
Here are my choices: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/1484678/Capture.PNG
Edit: I did take 1 year of Java programing in HS and it was pretty cool.
Can never go wrong with electrical engineering, but be warned it's really hard work but pays off in the end
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Can never go wrong with electrical engineering, but be warned it's really hard work but pays off in the end
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That's what I am enrolled in for now but I was having second thoughts about it b/c I am not the best at math
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That's what I am enrolled in for now but I was having second thoughts about it b/c I am not the best at math
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That's ok. Many first time college students have second thoughts on the major they first pick. However, I see from the list you provided that all those majors also need you to be decent in math. So it's fine that you aren't the best, but as long as you have a good understanding of it, then you should do fine. Also with choosing engineering you can switch to other engineering and computer science majors quite easily, which means you can double major . At least you went big with your major list.